

“Wait I HAD NO IDEA EITHERRRR,” wrote WAYY WHAAAT?! 😂” commented I just learned something new. Other TikTokers echoed Jade’s shock and confusion in the comments. You’re supposed to do this before you eat them, and I did not know that.” “Welp I just learned something new…” “That’s how much they were expanding in my stomach. She then demonstrates what 2 tablespoons of chia seeds look like after they’ve soaked in a glass of water. “I was consuming two tablespoons … raw, and they were growing after I consumed them. When she came across Madison’s TikTok comment, Jade had a lightbulb moment. However, rather than helping to support her digestive system, Jade claims all that fiber was “doing the opposite, if you know what I mean.” She was also experiencing a strange amount of bloating, despite taking L-glutamine and supergreens powder. In the video, Jade explains that, in attempt to incorporate more fiber into her diet, she had been adding the recommended serving size of chia seeds (2.5 tablespoons, according to the Mayo Clinic) to various dishes and snacks.

One of those replies came from Jade herself, who posted her now- viral video in response. In response to Jade’s chia-filled bowl of oatmeal, a concerned TikToker named Madison warned, “Make sure you soak chia seeds in water before eating them!!” - a comment that gained 758 likes and 26 replies.

Jade’s fraught chia seed journey began after she posted a video of her morning routine to TikTok. 😭 IG: jadeamberrrr ♬ original sound – jade amber
