Cheers to chia seeds: 5 ways this tiny food packs a big nutrition punch [Video]

You may have heard about chia seeds and know them to be nutritious — yet if you’re not already incorporating them into your diet, you’re missing out on the benefits of this major food star. 

Food pros know the health benefits of chia seeds and have ideas for how and why others should know about them, too. 

“I love chia seeds because they’re versatile and it’s relatively easy to find a few ways to enjoy them,” said Vermont-based Lisa Valente, MS, RD, a food expert with Healthline.

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Chia seeds can be added to smoothies, sprinkled on oatmeal or overnight oats, stirred into homemade granola bars or pancakes, and added to yogurt parfaits, she said.

“You could also try adding them to salads, …