Tasty Ways to Start a Beautiful Friendship With Flax Seeds

January 6, 2015 by francis

By now you probably know about the numerous health benefits of flax seeds, from reducing your risk of cancer to providing essential vitamins and nutrients. What you may not know, however, is how to cook with them. Here are three great recipes to help you begin a friendship with flax seeds.

Breakfast Bars [Vegetarian Times]
Prepare a pan of these flax-infused breakfast bars and you’ll never miss breakfast on a busy morning. Each one is filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 essential fatty acids from the ground flax seeds inside. These bars also feature dried apricots and brown sugar to give them their sweet taste.

California Sushi Rolls with Flax [Healthy Flax]
If you love making your own sushi rolls at home, trying adding some flax to your next classic California roll. By mixing ground flaxseeds in with the rice, you can make this already light lunch even healthier than before.

Banana Smoothie [Ameriflax]
One of the most popular ways to eat flax is in a smoothie. This banana version has a deliciously thick, creamy texture and a sweet taste, and it will provide you with enough energy for a morning boost or to power through a tough workout. It also uses flax oil instead of seeds to reduce the grainy consistency of many flax smoothies.

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Check Out These Fun Facts About Flax Seeds

October 7, 2014 by francis

Flax seeds have been buzzed about quite a bit lately among healthy eating communities, but most people don’t know much about these tiny superfoods.

Here are a few interesting facts about flax seeds if you're considering adding them to your diet:

Flax seeds are full of beneficial nutrients. They're loaded with a laundry list of good-for-you nutrients, including healthy fats, fiber, protein, and omega 3s. They’re also full of vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and lignans, which can help to prevent against cancer.
You may notice that your grocery store carries both golden and brown flax seeds, but both contain the same nutritional benefits. Which type you choose depends on your own taste.
Like many other foods in Mediterranean diets, flax seeds may help to prevent against many chronic diseases. They may reduce the risk of heart disease, as well as the risk of hormone-dependent cancers.
There are many ways to eat flax seeds. Whether you add ground flax seeds to your baked goods, sprinkle them on your salads or use them to top your yogurts, you can incorporate them into your diet without much effort.

Frequently Asked About Flax [Ameriflax]
What's New and Beneficial About Flaxseeds [The World’s Healthiest Foods]
Flaxseeds [Vegetarian Times]
Cooking with Flax [Flax Council of Canada]