Description
This Bariatric Seed Trick recipe is a high-fiber, low-calorie snack designed to support post-surgery weight loss and gut health using chia seeds and lemon water.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup warm water
Juice of half a lemon
Optional: pinch of ground ginger or cinnamon
Instructions
1. Stir chia seeds into warm water.
2. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until gel forms.
3. Add fresh lemon juice and optional spice.
4. Stir well and drink immediately, preferably on an empty stomach.
Notes
Drink this first thing in the morning for best effect.
Helps curb appetite and promote hydration.
Always consult your doctor if you’re post-op.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Drinks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg