Dietitian Says Miry Cohen’s Chia Cake Is Healthy, Not Dangerous

An Instagram post by Israeli social media personality Miri Cohen triggered backlash after she shared a chia cake recipe with frozen mango cubes, milk, gelatin, and two tablespoons of maple syrup. Within minutes, commenters claimed the dessert could cause stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and even bowel obstruction, prompting the article to check the claims with a professional.

The source consulted Dr. Sigal Frishman, the national dietitian for Clalit hospitals, who strongly defended the recipe. She said chia seeds are “very healthy,” rich in dietary fiber that supports and regulates digestion and helps people feel full for longer. She also said they contain omega-3, which helps prevent heart disease and supports blood vessels and the nervous system.

Frishman added that using fresh or frozen fruit in the cake brings additional nutritional benefits, including vitamins that help prevent inflammation and support the immune system. In her view, the maple syrup is used in a normal, insignificant amount, and most of the sweetness comes from the fruit itself.

Her conclusion was that the online criticism was unfounded. She said the recipe is healthy and recommended, and that concerns about bowel obstruction do not hold up as long as people are eating a slice rather than the whole cake.