India, Dec. 12 -- Chia seeds have swiftly earned their place as the seed of the year - one of 2025's biggest wellness obsessions - thanks to their reputation as a powerhouse superfood. Packed with fibre, omega-3s, and a long list of health benefits, they've gathered a loyal following. But there's a catch: those benefits only come if you consume them correctly. When eaten the wrong way, chia seeds can trigger severe digestive discomfort and, in rare cases, even pose a choking risk. That's why understanding the right method matters just as much as adding them to your diet in the first place.

Dr Sermed Mezher, a family medicine physician and health content creator based in England, has explained why eating chia seeds the right way is essent...