On Tik Tok, we talk about a lot of things, including his intestinal transit! After the “healthy cola” made from vinegar, a new “miracle” recipe is circulating. This time, it is called “internal shower” and would have the effect of making you have a bowel movement more easily. The Huffington Post deciphers the true from the false of this beverage made from lemon and chia seeds.
A glass of water, two tablespoons of chia seeds and a squeezed lemon: this is the magic recipe that has millions of views and whose effectiveness many videos praise, both to get rid of the difficulty of going to the saddle only to lose weight.
It must be said that the chia seeds are rich in fiber (28g per 100g consumed): dietician Béatrice Bénavent-Marco explained to Top Santé that since the seeds swell in water, this allowedget to a faster feeling of satiety. Rich in omega 3, protein, minerals… they are also transit facilitators, she recalled. Good appetite suppressants and a way to purge, therefore. But from there to qualify them as “internal shower”?
The researcher and nutritionist Christian Rémésy tempers with the Huffington Post, and speaks of a “slight laxative effect“, they should be consumed in moderation at the risk of causing diarrhea, for example. Moreover, he insists on importance diversify your fiber intake via fruits and vegetables, for a consistent diet, without betting everything on chia. Especially since the latter are also known for their ability to cause bloating and, in fact, gas. As a reminder, the ideal daily fiber intake is 30 to 45 grams.
In addition, in 2014, American researchers warned of the risks of formation of “jelly balls” in the esophagus by consuming chia seeds with a large glass of water. It would be better to ingest them in small quantities and not to exceed 25 grams daily, or one tablespoon.
Sources: Tik Tok, Huffington Post.
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