Ingredient Fruit Citrus Lemon Healthy Gut Tonic with Chia 4.6 (8) 5 Reviews When you're feeling backed-up, this high-fiber chia concoction can help make your bathroom routine smoother. The chia seeds form a gel-like consistency to help move digestion along easily, and the kick of cayenne pepper acts as an intestinal stimulant. By Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her masters degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cup Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Gut Healthy Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 cup water Directions Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis Combine chia seeds, lemon juice and cayenne in a mug or glass; add water. Stir continuously until the chia seeds gel and become suspended throughout the water, 30 seconds or more. Tips Don't miss the 3-Day Meal Plan to Help You Poop! Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 53 Calories 3g Fat 5g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 53 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 0g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Vitamin A 102IU 2% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 6mcg 1% Sodium 9mg 0% Calcium 74mg 6% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 38mg 9% Potassium 56mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.