Benefits Flax SeedThe benefits flax seed are plenty. Here are the top 3 benefits. These seeds are a great source of:
In addition, flax seed aids in digestion, and some believe they are very effective against certain cancers. To get all the benefits of flax seeds it's important to eat them raw. Flax seed oil becomes rancid quickly so it is important to get fresh flax that hasn't been heated. If you soak the seeds for a few hours, the enzyme inhibitors disappear and you'll absorb them easier. Flax is a great ingredient in raw crackers and "oat meal" (my kids' favorite). Here are two raw flax seed recipes: Flax Seed RecipesIn this video raw chef Dan shows you how to make basic flax seed crackers. You can grind the flax to get flax meal or use the whole flax seeds. Dan uses a dehydrator for the flax crackers. I love to dehydrate them in direct sun light. Then I find the taste and result best. But you can also use a normal oven at 160 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celcius). Make sure you leave the oven open (for circulation). You can use a kitchen thermometer in the oven to read the temperature. This works well. I love to eat the flax crackers with guacamole, seed pates, salsa or in salads. An excellent way to get your fiber. As for the ingredients. All you need are flax seed, water, salt and herbs of your choice. Enjoy! Related Articles 3 Strawberry banana smoothies Thank You!This content on your website or in your e-zine? You can, as long as you include this: “Esme Stevens is the CEO of Raw Food Europe and has a great website for starters of a raw food diet: thebestofrawfood.com." Return from benefits flax seed to the Recipe Index
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