Chia Fresca (a.k.a. “Running Water”)
Chia Fresca is a simple, citrusy hydration drink made with water, lemon or lime juice, and chia seeds. Used for centuries by endurance runners, it’s light, energizing, and packed with fiber and omega-3s, all in a strange-but-refreshing jelly-textured package.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or agave optional
Instructions
- Stir chia seeds into water.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes until seeds swell into gel-like beads.
- Add citrus juice and sweetener. Stir again.
- Serve chilled or over ice.