Drinking a combination of water and chia seeds may help keep you hydrated. Amie Alexander, a registered dietitian at Nutri ...

Chia plants are super cute and tiny green sprouts of wonder. I vividly remember the Chia Pets commercial that played constantly on the television, serving as the background noise of my childhood.

Chia seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, said Dr. Sophie M. Balzora, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health.

Related to mint, they come from the Salvia hispanica plant. And yes, they are the same chia seeds sold in “Chia Pet” kits.