If flaxseed is not part of your regular diet, you need to make a trip to the grocery store in the very near future. Flaxseed is so fantastic mostly due its omega 3 essential fatty acids (good fats), lignans and fiber. Read the benefits of this wonder food and stand amazed.
Flaxseed...
*Has protective effects against Cancer (especially breast, prostrate and colon)
*Inhibits tumors and their growth
*Is super for your HEART
*Lowers cholesterol
*Boosts immune system
*Improves blood sugar (listen up Diabetics!)
*Dramatically decreases frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women
Flaxseed can be found in your local grocery store in the baking section near the flour. Be sure to buy milled or ground flaxseed, as whole flaxseed is not fully digested and won't give you all of the health benefits. Keep it in your freezer to prevent nutrient loss.
So, how do I use this stuff???
I throw 1-2 tablespoons in oatmeal, yogurt, spaghetti sauce, applesauce....whatever I can think of. I also put it in pancake and waffle batter, as well as in muffins (see tip#23 for banana chocolate chip muffin recipe).
***IMPORTANT NOTE: There is not enough research on the effect of flaxseed on developing babies in the womb. So pregnant ladies, avoid flaxseed until more research is done.
Uh oh, I had never heard that you shouldn't eat it when prego!
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