Chia pudding?

[Yogimamma]

I was wondering what people think about chia pudding?

I made a chia pudding today and although all ingredients were compliant (organic whole chia seeds, almond milk, banana, blueberries. Walnuts, and cinnamon), I ate it at the end of my meal, after tuna salad and cauliflower and it felt kind of like a dessert (as I added banana and blueberries to it)

I am a breastfeeding mom so I think in this case it might be okay but I'll be honest and say that it was super satisfying. Yum

[SugarcubeOD]

As a breastfeeding mom, you do get more meals a day and encouragement to up your fat intake but you dont' get a green light on 'desserts' unfortunately... it's pretty SWYPO... won't do a thing for being able to get over sweets or desserts etc... so probably not your best choice....

[AmyS]

Agree. You need to eat four full meals (especially since you're building milk supply right now), and keep a fat source on hand for sipping (compliant canned coconut milk, for instance) or eating (olives, for instance) throughout the day. We don't want you to snack, treat, indulge, etc. We really actually want you to eat. It's a pretty revolutionary way for many women to think about eating, but we really do want you to eat.

[Yogimamma]

Fair enough. Thanks for the responses. In that case, how can I use chia seeds? Sprinkle on salads? Any ideas would be appreciated since they are a great source of fibre

[GFChris]

Fair enough. Thanks for the responses. In that case, how can I use chia seeds? Sprinkle on salads? Any ideas would be appreciated since they are a great source of fibre

All seeds and nuts are considered fat sources on a Whole30, and are recommended to be limited. Sprinking on salad as a condiment would be a great option.

 

Vegetables are your best fiber source on a Whole30.

[Yogimamma]

@gfchris I am confused. I thought breastfeeding moms should aim to increase their fats? I understand avocado and coconut milk are preferred over nuts but I thought I was okay to eat these?? Would you mind clarifying?

[ShannonM816]

@gfchris I am confused. I thought breastfeeding moms should aim to increase their fats? I understand avocado and coconut milk are preferred over nuts but I thought I was okay to eat these?? Would you mind clarifying?

 

It's okay to eat nuts and seeds, but they're not an ideal fat source because their ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 is not ideal (it's heavy on the omega-6, which we mostly tend to get too much of), they're a food with no brakes for many people (in other words, you plan to just eat a few, and next thing you know, the whole container is gone, because you just can't stop, and you don't always realize how many you're eating), and they cause digestive distress, especially in large amounts, for many people.

 

Avocado, coconut in any form (as long as it's unsweetened and doesn't contain other off-plan ingredients like sulfites), or olives are great sources. For adding to meals, things like mayo and the sauces/dressings made from it are great, as are sauces and dressings made from olive oil (like chimichurri or Whole30 pesto sauces).