The Skinny on FLAXSEEDS: Nature's Healing Superfood Extraordinaire

FLAXSEEDS — A Powerful Superfood of Nature

The skinny on flaxseeds, how they support physical and mental health, and myriad reasons they should be front and center in your daily diet.
 

This is just a brief excerpt from an interview I did on This Week in America with host Ric Bratton. To listen to the entire broadcast discussion on the healing power of FLAXSEEDS, please click HERE.


Scroll down for a scrumptious Sweet Potato & Flaxseed Smoothie or Breakfast Bowl Recipe
 

As I travel around North America and worldwide, participating on a variety of radio, podcast and television talk shows, and giving seminars and workshops on high-level wellness, longevity and anti-aging, balanced living and all things related to holistic health, I am often asked about the superstar role of FLAXSEEDS to healing the body and crafting vibrant health. So in this Blog, here's some valuable info on this gem of nature and how to include them in your diet. To listen to the audio version where I discuss FLAXSEEDS on the program This Week in America with host Ric Bratton, please click HERE.
 

FLAXSEEDS offer a ton of perks for your health – brain, heart, skin, immunity, energy, keeping hormones in check and much more. Sprinkle ground flaxseeds on oatmeal, blend them into smoothies or substitute them for eggs when baking. Flaxseed crackers are a great way to get more of these gems into your diet. Ground flaxseed can be added to many grain recipes, like muffins, biscuits, rolls and bagels. Working these tiny seeds into your diet is a tasty, simple way to support overall wellness. Flaxseeds pack a lot of nutrition into a small package that can help your body thrive. Make sure to have a nut grinder and grind your own fresh flaxseed meal. I usually get organic, golden flaxseeds and buy five pounds at once in bulk at my health food store in Santa Monica.

FLAXSEEDS certainly pack a nutritional punch for their tiny size. From helping balance hormones to lowering blood pressure to helping you lose weight, incorporating these little seeds into your diet can enhance well-being in numerous ways. 

In this 30-minute radio interview on This Week in America, we discuss...

⭐️  The history of flaxseeds

⭐️  Their positive benefit on hormone regulation, blood pressure, digestion, weight loss, mental health, breast cancer, how to enjoy them in your daily diet and much more

⭐️  My favorite recipes using flaxseeds including the one below
 

Sweet Potato & Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe
 

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Here is a sweet and creamy sweet potato smoothie that tastes just like pie but is made without any added sugar and is packed with protein, Omega-3s (from the flaxseeds), maca powder and is ready in just five minutes. The entire family will love this salubrious smoothie. All you need to do is to put all your ingredients into a blender and let it work its magic. And for a special treat, find purple sweet potatoes at your grocery store or Farmers' Market like in this photo here.

Serves: 1-2

TIPS: Using frozen sweet potatoes and frozen riced cauliflower will help you get a thick consistency. Enjoy it as a smoothie by making it thinner with more almond milk. Or you can make it thicker, pour it into a bowl and add your choice of topping. Some fun topping ideas include nuts, seeds, sliced fresh fruit, granola, cacao nibs and a drizzle of extra almond butter.

Ingredients:

⭐️  1 cup frozen sweet potato
⭐️  1/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
⭐️  1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed (I use the golden flaxseed to make the meal)
⭐️  2 tsp. maca powder
⭐️  1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
⭐️  1 Tbsp. almond butter (sometimes I use cashew or pecan butter)
⭐️  1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice such as cashew milk)
⭐️  1 scoop vanilla protein powder (use plant-based for vegans)
⭐️  Ice to taste
⭐️  Dash of cinnamon (I like to sprinkle a dash of this on top of the sweet potato smoothie or bowl)

Blend and enjoy as a smoothie or Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl!

To make it even more nutrient-dense:

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FYI: Look for cooked frozen sweet potato chunks in the freezer section near the vegetables in your grocery store, or freeze leftover sweet potatoes without the skin. And yes, sweet potato puree can be used in place of the frozen sweet potatoes. If using sweet potato puree, be sure to add additional ice.

You can also substitute pumpkin puree or frozen chunks for the sweet potato puree (or do half of each) and it's equally delicious and nutritious.