India, Feb. 2 -- Chia seeds are often praised as a fibre-rich superfood, and most people know they need to be soaked before eating. But when it comes to actually consuming them, is stirring them into water enough - or is there a better way to unlock their full health potential? Experts say that while chia seeds with water offer basic benefits, the way you pair them can make a significant difference to how well they support digestion and gut health.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and health content creator from Florida, specialising in digestion, liver, pancreas and nutrition, has revealed the most effective way to consume chia seeds - settling the debate on whether they work best with water or when paired with yoghurt. In an Inst...