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Dietitian Dismisses Viral Claims That Miri Cohen’s Chia Cake Causes Bowel Obstruction
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By מיכל הלפרין
First reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Miri Cohen’s chia cake recipe sparked online claims that it could cause bowel obstruction and other digestive problems. A Clalit dietitian rejected the warnings, calling the recipe healthy and recommending it in moderation.
- 01Miri Cohen’s chia cake recipe triggered claims of digestive harm online.
- 02Commenters warned of pain, bloating, constipation and bowel obstruction.
- 03Clalit dietitian Sigal Frishman said chia is rich in fiber and omega-3.
- 04She said fruit and small amounts of maple syrup add nutritional value.
- 05Frishman called the backlash unfounded if the cake is eaten in normal portions.
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