An "internal shower", understand, an improvement in transit.
This is what a drink made from chia seeds that currently excites TikTok would offer.
The recipe would fight against constipation and optimize the health of our intestines.
The hashtag #internalshowerdrink (
internal
shower drink, in French) has accumulated 213.2 million views and brings together videos of Internet users preparing the potion, some of which have been viewed several hundred thousand times.
It all started with an episode of the
Skinny Confidential Him & Her
podcast on May 16, in which Daryl Gioffre, an American nutritionist, highlighted the said beverage to treat his microbiota.
A few weeks later, seeing the success of the concoction on TikTok, the doctor shared the recipe on his Instagram account.
To prepare the mixture, simply slip two large tablespoons of chia seeds into a large glass of water, add a little lemon juice, mix and let everything rest for a few minutes.
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Real effects?
Asked by us about the supposed virtues of the drink, gastroenterologist Martine Cotinat confirms the benefits of chia seeds in terms of intestinal comfort.
These are indeed rich in fiber, essential for good transit.
“In addition, by swelling in the belly, the seeds will form a kind of mucilage, which creates a feeling of satiety”, continues the doctor.
This slightly lumpy material will also have a lubricating effect for transit.
For the chia seeds to swell in the water, it is better to wait about thirty minutes.
For its part, the lemon added to the drink is interesting for the liver.
The citric acid contained in the citrus fruit stimulates the secretion of bile.
Needless to see a miracle drink for all that;
"It can be beneficial, but on condition that you have a healthy diet at the same time", underlines the gastroenterologist.
Other recipes
According to Internet fans of the mixture, its taste would not be the most delicious.
To take advantage of the benefits of seeds, there is no need to stick to this liquid recipe and therefore not to take any pleasure.
It is quite possible to grind them and sprinkle them in cake or pie dough.
