Help with hunger - delicious spicy Chia chocolate to eat whenever you like!

Hunger is a complex 'feeling' that can be seen as a response to physiological changes.  It's in your head, yes, but also a signal from cells that are meant to send you into action -  send you off to find food!

I've developed this delicious 'Chia Chocolate' recipe to make it easy to include a list of ingredients known to alter hunger and satiety signals and to support various physiological processes that, over time, can help normalise disrupted 'hunger and satiety' signals.

WARNING: If you have a very sensitive digestive system, I suggest not eating the entire portion the first time, but instead gradually increase the amount you eat from a tablespoon or two to 4-6 over a week to avoid discomfort.  In addition, ensure there are sufficient fluids during the day, e.g., tea, water, and coffee.  

Spiced Chocolate Chia Pudding

A nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, low / no carb 'dessert' rich in nutrients and ingredients. 
The statements above are supported by modern nutrition science, and the ingredients have been chosen to improve GLP-1 (the feel-full hormone) production and, hence, satiety.

Ingredients/serving

• 2 tbsp (20g) chia seeds
• 1 tbsp (10g) raw cocoa powder
• 200 ml boiling water or 100 ml boiling water and 100 ml milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut milk)
• 1/2 tsp honey, maple syrup, or date syrup)

Warming Spice Blend

• 1 tsp (2.5g) cinnamon – ideally ground from cinnamon bark
• ¼ tsp (0.6g) ground ginger
• ¼ tsp (0.6g) turmeric
• Pinch (0.2g) allspice
• Pinch (0.2g) ground cloves

Instructions

1. Combine dry ingredients
2. Add 100 ml of boiling water.  Stir quickly to prevent the chia seeds from clumping.  Then stir in the milk of choice.
3. Add sweetener if required.
4. Leave to stand for 10 minutes or till cold.
5. Add a bit more water if a slightly runnier consistency is required.
6. Combine with plenty of liquids to optimise digestion.