We know chia this and chia that is everywhere and if you haven’t tried chia seeds, you may feel like they’re not your cup of tea.

But here’s the thing. These little seeds are super versatile and tasty.

Plus they’re chock full of protein, omega-3 essential fatty acid’s and fibre which your perimenopause / menopause / post-menopause thrives on. And so does your all-important gut.

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In fact, chia seeds may be tiny but they’re huge in terms of the nutrient punch they give out.

And they’re a big part of our phytoestrogen, protein, (healthy) fat and fibre (PPFF) guidelines for an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean-based diet too.

Because science has shown over and over that the Mediterranean style of eating is an excellent choice for women in menopause.

Read: 7 Wellness Pillars For Your Best Menopause

Notes:

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for immune and skin health. And chia seeds have all the attributes noted above and may also help stabilise blood sugar and cherish your bone and heart health. (Plus they’ll keep you pooping on the regular!)

Read: 5 Ways Your Diet Should Change As You Enter Perimenopause

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Strawberry Protein Chia Seed Pudding

We’ve used the chocolate protein powder with our chia seeds but if you use vanilla or plain yours will be paler in colour.

Serves 2

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients:

½ cup (100g) fresh or frozen strawberries
scant ½ cup (100ml) milk, dairy or coconut
1 tbsp vanilla or chocolate protein powder of your choice
1 tbsp brown rice or date syrup
scant ⅓ cup (50g) chia seeds

Not familiar with Brown Rice Syrup? You can see it here.

Method:

Blitz the strawberries, milk, protein powder and syrup in a speed blender or food processor.
Add the chia seeds and mix well.
Leave to thicken in the fridge for 10 minutes, mixing 2-3 times, to ensure it thickens evenly.
Serve straight away or store in a refrigerator.

PRO TIP:

If you leave the pudding in the fridge overnight, you might want to add some extra milk to it before serving as it will become thicker as the chia seeds absorb the liquid.