How to Use chia in a Sentence

chia

noun
  • Heat them with berries to make chia jam.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Heat them with berries to make chia jam.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Pair it with fiber-rich foods like berries or chia seeds.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
  • Add chia seeds to carrot juice.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Flax oil, chia seeds, and salmon are sources of omega-3s.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
  • There's no single best time to eat chia seeds.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Add crushed peanuts to chia pudding.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
  • Add chia seeds or ground flax to breakfast foods.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Add chia seeds or ground flax to breakfast foods.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Top with walnuts, chia seeds, and fresh fruit.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2026
  • Add chia seeds to homemade baked goods like breads and muffins.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds lend a hand, too.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Freeze chia water with fruit slices or a splash of juice to make ice pops.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Like many other seeds, chia seeds are low in carbs and make a great snack.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
  • Use chia flour and seeds when making baked goods, such as muffins or bread.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Use chia flour and seeds when making baked goods, such as muffins or bread.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The chia seeds will thicken it into a jam.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Making chia seed jam by mixing chia seeds with cooked fruit.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Blend up a quick smoothie with leafy greens, chia seeds, and your alt milk of choice.
    — Michele Ross, SELF, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Transfer the pureed mixture to a bowl and stir in the chia seeds.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 1 Apr. 2020
  • When mixed with water, the chia seeds form a gel-like mixture.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Or prep chia seed pudding overnight with your favorite milk and fruit.
    — Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Some people mix chia seeds with water.
    — Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
  • Hemp seeds are higher in protein, while chia seeds are rich in fiber.
    — T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Top yogurt or oatmeal with berries, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed.
    — Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • Pumpkin seeds have more protein per ounce, but chia seeds have more fiber.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Combine oats, milk, lemon juice, chia seeds and cardamom in a glass jar or bowl.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2018
  • Heat them in a saucepan with fresh or frozen berries to create a low-sugar chia jam.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Sweet chia seed pudding with a green tea drink at Yoko Matcha.
    — Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 9 Jan. 2018
  • Also make chia pudding and meal prep an acai smoothie bowl.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025

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