Here are 10 foods to avoid pairing with chia seeds.

High Fat Foods, pairing chia seeds with foods rich in saturated fats can hinder digestion and negate the seeds' health benefits.

Excessive Dairy, too much dairy with chia can lead to bloating and reduced absorption of nutrients.

Highly Processed Sugary Foods, mixing chia seeds with foods high in refined sugars can spike blood sugar levels, counteracting chia seeds' stabilizing effects.

Spicy Foods, spicy ingredients can irritate the digestive system, while chia seeds can form a gel, slowing down digestion and exacerbating discomfort.

Alcohol, consuming alcohol and chia together might cause digestive discomfort, as chia seeds require water to expand and function well in the body.

Carbonated Drinks, combining carbonated beverages with chia seeds can cause bloating and gas due to the expanding nature of the seeds in the stomach.

Unsoaked Chia Seeds, chia seeds should be soaked in water or liquid before consuming. Eating them dry with other dry foods can lead to digestive blockages.

Very Starchy Foods, foods like white bread or white rice combined with chia seeds may slow digestion, leading to bloating and discomfort.

Caffeinated Beverages, chia seeds slow digestion, and pairing them with too much caffeine might lead to discomfort or constipation.

Excessively Salty Foods, salt can cause dehydration, while chia seeds absorb water; pairing the two can lead to imbalances in hydration.