Healthy Gut Tonic with Chia

Name: Healthy Gut Tonic with Chia
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 cup water

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When you're feeling backed-up, this high-fiber chia concoction can help make your bathroom routine smoother. The chia seeds form a gel-like consistency to help move digestion along easily, and the kick of cayenne pepper acts as an intestinal stimulant.

By

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Updated on November 15, 2021

Healthy Gut Tonic — Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

1

Yield:

1 cup

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup water

Directions

Combine chia seeds, lemon juice and cayenne in a mug or glass; add water. Stir continuously until the chia seeds gel and become suspended throughout the water, 30 seconds or more.

Tips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53	Calories
3g	Fat
5g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Vitamin A 102IU	2%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 6mcg	1%
Sodium 9mg	0%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 38mg	9%
Potassium 56mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.