SCARY NEWS: There is definitely a WRONG way to eat CHIA SEEDS Gourmandize Staff, 05/30/2017 Gourmandize shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it Share on WhatsApp Share on Google+ 2/5 Previous Next Physical Properites According to doctors, "Chia seeds have the ability to absorb up to 27 times their weight in water." So exactly what does this mean for your body?