For reference of certain information only. http://www.chia4life.com.au/info/faq.php FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Below are some of the questions we get asked about about chia seeds. If you can't find what you want to know all you have to do is ask and if we don't know, we'll find out for you. Thank You! Q: Is the protein in chia seeds gluten-free? A: Yes, unlike most other grains chia seeds are naturally gluten-free. Q: I like how using chia seeds gives me more energy but I don’t like drinking the gel. Do I have to wait for it to turn to a gel before drinking it? A: No. You can drink the seeds right down before they turn to a gel. Q: Can I eat the seeds plain without water? A: As long as you drink plenty of water with the seeds. Chia seeds absorb nine times their weight in water so they can soak up the water from your system and cause you to dehydrate. Prevent this by drinking lots of water. Q: How does chia seeds protein compare to soy protein? A: ...