It is important to note that while flaxseeds are a highly nutritious food, medical consensus states that no single food or seed can cure complex medical conditions like cancer, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Claims that a food can “empty hospitals” or act as a total cure are misleading medical misinformation.
However, incorporating flaxseeds into a balanced diet can provide excellent health benefits. Here is a standard, healthy way to prepare and consume them:
Simple Flaxseed Prep Guide
To get the most nutritional value out of flaxseeds, they should be consumed ground rather than whole, as whole seeds can pass through the body undigested.
Ingredients
- Whole Flaxseeds (Brown or Golden)
- Water, smoothie, oatmeal, or yogurt (to mix them into)
Instructions
1. Grind the Seeds
- Place whole flaxseeds into a clean coffee grinder, spice grinder, or high-powered blender.
- Blend for a few seconds until the seeds turn into a fine, powdery meal.
2. How to Use Daily
- Oatmeal or Yogurt: Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed into your morning bowl of oatmeal, porridge, or yogurt.
- Smoothies: Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed into any fruit or vegetable smoothie before blending.
- Baking: Mix ground flaxseed into muffin, pancake, or bread batters for an extra boost of fiber.
Storage Tip: Whole flaxseeds last a long time at room temperature. However, once ground, the healthy oils inside can spoil quickly. Store ground flaxseed in an airtight, dark container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep it fresh for up to a few months.
