Flaxseed is Forever Fabulous

By Jenn Pike | January 21, 2017

Simple and inexpensive flaxseeds are like a timeless piece of food-art.

The flaxseed is still one of the best preventative health measures you can take, for both your gut and heart health. These babies pack a nutrient dense punch, as the lignins in flaxseed protect heart health, provide a great source of fiber and essential fatty acids and help to modulate hormone metabolism.

Make sure whether whole or ground, to store your flaxseeds in the fridge or freezer for up to 6 months for optimum freshness. Grind fresh organic flax seeds in a coffee grinder or blender and add 1-2 tbsp on coconut yogurt, oatmeal or in a smoothie, daily. You can also buy pre-ground flax seeds to save yourself some time in the kitchen.

Why do you have to use ground flax seeds? Our body cannot digest whole flaxseeds, and they will pass right through your system, making it nearly impossible to reap the benefits from this super-seed. So grind them up and enjoy!

Simplicity Power Smoothie

  • 1-cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk
  • ½ cup organic blueberries
  • ½ banana
  • 2 heaping handfuls of organic greens of your choice
  • 1 tsp. ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseeds
  • 1 Scoop of plant-based protein powder (Genuine Health is my pick)
  • Ice

Blend for 60-90 seconds and enjoy! If you want more simplicious and nutritious recipes like this one, but you’re not sure where to start, try my Simplicity in 7 Best Body Detox. This is a FREE program I have created for you, so you can get your very own taste of The Simplicity Kitchen, and maybe shed a few pounds while you’re doing it! Click here to get my free 7 day Detox Program, and feel free to share it with your friends or family.

Wishing you all more simplicity and ease in all that you do!

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