Flaxseed has been around for thousands of years, but its assets are just recently becoming known.
These little seeds pack big benefits, including lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing bone loss, promoting weight loss, increasing immunity and fighting cancer.
Flaxseed is high in vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium and manganese, as well as the B vitamins.
It is full of fiber and phytochemicals including many powerful antioxidants.
Flaxseed’s inflammation fighting power comes from being rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, flaxseed oil has a significantly higher percentage of plant based omega-3’s, called alpha-linoleic acids than walnut or canola oil.
So, how do you add these little wonders into your diet?
Sprinkle toasted flaxseeds on your cereal or oatmeal.
Add them to salads for a nutty crunch.
Sprinkle a little on your fruit and yogurt.
Grind them up and add them to soups, stews and smoothies.
Mix a little ground flaxseed into homemade piecrusts, or breads.
Keep flaxseeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best storage, and introduce them into your diet for better health. You might just find you enjoy the added flavor!
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Indigo jones 
July 31, 2012 at 8:30 am |
Yum, I eat flaxseed in yogurt all the time! Also makes for interestingly textured smoothies..