Nairobi, Feb. 25 -- What began as a food experiment in late 2024 has become my breakfast staple. Chia seed pudding. It is now one of my go-to meals when I want something filling that is also easy to prepare.

I mix chia seeds with milk, vanilla yoghurt and sometimes maple syrup in a jar, then top it with my favourite fruits: bananas, apples, grapes or mangoes.

Yvette Akinyi, 31, is also a fan of chia seeds. She started making chia pudding for breakfast as an alternative to mandazi and bread. Initially, she soaked the chia seeds in water, but she did not like the taste.

"It was thick and a bit slimy, so I decided to eat the pudding as it is nutritious and high in fibre," she says.

She prepares her pudding by mixing three to four tablesp...