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Classic Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

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Chia Seed Pudding!

vegan chia seed pudding

vegan chia seed pudding

Chia Seed Pudding is so versatile and full of nutrients. The chia seeds and plant milk in this recipe add protein, while the chia seeds add tons of omega 3’s and fibre to your day. You can also add coconut milk kefir for some probiotics. I chose vanilla for a classic and simple flavour that can be paired with any toppings, but you can also play around with the recipe and add cocoa or peanut butter.

This pudding is a great breakfast that will leave you feeling full for longer, but is so delicious it can be eaten for dessert too! I like to eat this pudding by itself or served with some fresh fruit or shredded coconut for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. It is also delicious added to yogurt or served over warm oats. This would be perfect for a healthy dessert with fresh fruit and whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup.

For more snack ideas, try my Healthy Toasted Granola or Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins!

Tag me and follow along on Instagram @livesimplyhealthy for more healthy recipes and nutrition tips!

Classic Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

Laura Brining
A quick and easy Classic Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons additional plant milk if desired

Instructions
 

  • Stir 1 cup plant milk, chia seeds, vanilla, and cinnamon in a jar or container. Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours or up to overnight.
  • Remove pudding from the fridge.
  • Serve as is or stir in an additional 1-2 tablespoons of plant milk if you desire a thinner consistency.
  • Serve with fresh fruit or your favourite toppings.

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The Importance of Listening to Your Body

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Today, for the first time in a very long time I reduced my weights during my workout. I am not feeling 100% and I think I might be getting a cold. At the end of the semester and heading into exam week, it’s normal to be feeling exhausted and ready for a break. When you are so used to constantly pushing yourself and striving for your best, it can be difficult to listen to what your body needs.

Listening to your body is so important.

Not only does this prevent injury, but it allows you to recover and become stronger. Your body really does know best. It knows when you need a break and it knows when you need to take it easy.

It’s okay to take a couple rest days. It’s okay to go easy during your workout, to lighten your weights or reduce your miles. Listening to what your body needs is the best thing you can do to for yourself.

This also goes for nutrition. If you are hungry, it means you need to eat. I know this seems blatantly obvious, but there are still many people who think you need to limit your calories to a specific number each day. There’s no magic number of calories you need. Your body is constantly changing and growing. Every day is different. If you are hungry, it means you need food. Your body needs fuel to repair muscles and to recover. It needs fuel for strength. It needs fuel for growth. If you are hungry, you need to eat.

I understand it can be difficult to listen to what your body needs, especially when you want to push yourself to reach new goals. Listening to yourself is part of the process and part of your growth. Remember to listen to your body. It always knows what’s best for you.

3 Herbal Teas for Healthy Digestion

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Herbal teas provide so many health benefits. These three herbal teas help with increasing healthy digestion. I have incorporated these specific teas into my daily diet. They have helped me with digestion issues and stomach discomfort. I drink each tea for their different benefits and uses whenever needed.

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1. Traditional Medicinals Eater’s Digest – peppermint, ginger, fennel, lemon balm.

Eater’s Digest is my favourite tea for after meals. This tea helps with bloating and digestion and is especially perfect after a large meal or overindulgence. This tea helped me through my daily bloating and discomfort while fighting leaky gut (intestinal permeability) and food intolerances.

  • Peppermint relieves abdominal gas and bloating. Peppermint tea can be used to relieve many stomach problems, including IBS.
  • The benefits of ginger are included in this tea, including reducing nausea and speeding digestion.
  • Fennel improves digestive health and reduces heartburn.
  • Lemon balm can be used to help with menstrual cramps.

2. Traditional Medicinals Ginger Aid – ginger, lemon.

Ginger Aid is my go-to tea for an upset stomach. This tea helps to aid with digestion and relieve nausea and stomach pains. I personally use this tea for an upset stomach or nausea, as opposed to the Eater’s Digest for digestion issues and bloating after meals.

  • Ginger increases absorption of food and food digestion.
  • Reduces stomach pain and nausea.
  • Can be used to help combat stomach disorders.

3. Traditional Medicinals Everyday Detox – burdock, stinging nettle, dandelion, lemon.

Everyday Detox is one of my favourite daily teas, I try to drink it every day with lunch. This tea helps with digestion and removing unwanted toxins from your body. I drink this tea for overall health and digestive benefits and to help cleanse my body of toxins. It also tastes delicious with hints of lemon and is perfect any time of day.

  • Burdock root has been used to help remove toxins and soothe stomach ailments.
  • Stinging nettle helps provide relief from added water weight.
  • Dandelion root helps soothe digestive ailments and reduce water weight.
  • Lemon helps to cleanse the body and speed digestion.

Incorporating herbal teas into your diet is extremely beneficial. These three teas can help with increasing healthy digestion. Herbal teas can help relieve symptoms of many different health issues and can improve your overall health in multiple different ways.