Flax seeds are awesome, because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids which is so important for us (read my previous post about omega 3s here) and also high in fiber. 2 tablespoons give you 4 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and 2400 mg of omega 3 fatty acids. That's over 2 grams of omega 3 fatty acids, which is a huge amount. Omega 3s help lower inflammation in the body which helps prevent so many diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
You have to consume flax seed ground as a meal because our body cant break up the shell very well and reach the nutrients inside of the seed. You can buy the flax seed already ground in a meal. Due to the high content of omega-3 fatty acids it is best kept in the refrigerators where the fat can't get rancid.
Try to consume 2 tablespoons per day.
How to incorporate flax-seed meal into your diet
You have to consume flax seed ground as a meal because our body cant break up the shell very well and reach the nutrients inside of the seed. You can buy the flax seed already ground in a meal. Due to the high content of omega-3 fatty acids it is best kept in the refrigerators where the fat can't get rancid.
Try to consume 2 tablespoons per day.
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| The People at Bob's Red Mill sent me a sample of their flaxseed and i like it. But you can use any brand of flax seed meal that you find. |
- Mix it in yogurt
- Mix it in cottage cheese
- Add to pancake or muffin batter
- Sprinkle on top of salads
- Add to your soup
- Mix it with granola and eat it with yogurt
- Add to smoothies
- Look up recipes using flax-seed meal
- Mix with apple sauce
- Add to cereal and milk
- Add flax to your protein shake
- Sprinkle on top of a peanut butter sandwich
- Add in juices such as orange juice at breakfast
Do you have any ideas on how to incorporate flax-seed meal into your diet? share it in the comment section!
Recipes from Bob's Redmill using flax seed meal
- QUINOA OAT DATE PORRIDGE - Get recipe here
- Bran Flakes Muffin - Ger recipe here
- Breakfast Museli Bars - Get recipe here
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Danielle
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if you've got a trader joes around - they have amazing bluberry oatmeal with flaxseed. Then you can add an additional spoon of flax seed meal!
ReplyDeletesounds yum!!
DeleteI've never heard that our bodies can't digest the shells. So now what do I do with the entire bag of flax seed I bought since it's not ground?
ReplyDeleteTry pulsing it in a food processor! :)
DeleteThanks for the healthy easy recipes! I also heard that quinoa is one of the healthiest foods to eat for a better sleep.
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