Chia seeds can pose a choking hazard if consumed improperly. A Time magazine article highlighted this risk. Consuming the seeds without soaking or roasting them can lead to complications, including esophageal obstruction, which requires emergency medical attention.
In fact, dried seeds can absorb up to 27 times their weight in water, forming a gelatinous mass that can lodge in the esophagus, causing choking. It’s therefore important to soak or toast them before consuming them.
3. They can inhibit blood clotting.
