Chia Lemon Water
The two-ingredient fibre drink that went viral as the 'internal shower'.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2 min + 10 min soak
- Makes
- 1 serve
Why people are talking about it
Under the name 'internal shower drink', this simple chia drink racked up millions of views on TikTok. The name is pure hype, but the drink itself is an easy way to add fibre.
Why it's gut-friendly
Chia seeds bring soluble fibre, which forms a gel in water and feeds your gut bacteria. One tablespoon adds roughly 4 g of fibre.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 250 ml water
- Juice of half a lemon
- Ice (optional)
Method
- Stir the chia seeds into the water.
- Wait 1 minute, then stir again to break up clumps.
- Leave for 10 minutes until the seeds swell and the drink thickens.
- Add the lemon juice and ice, stir and drink.
Good to know
Always let chia soak before drinking it. Dry chia swallowed with little liquid can swell in the throat. Start with one teaspoon if you're new to fibre.
Make it yours
- Swap lemon for lime and a few mint leaves.
- Use cold green tea instead of water.
- Add a splash of orange or pineapple juice for sweetness.
General information only. If you have a digestive condition, food allergy or special diet, check with your doctor or dietitian.