Flaxseed is best eaten ground, so the body can take in its nutrients most easily, writes Ajker Patrika's features desk. The seeds are high in fibre, so it is important to drink enough water through the day. Here are the desk's five easy recipes.
Smoothie: blend 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 1 cup of almond or regular milk, 1 banana and half a cup of any fruit you like until smooth. It suits breakfast or the time after exercise.
Oats: boil half a cup of oats in 1 cup of water or milk until soft. Take it off the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, and top with chopped nuts and fresh fruit.
Date balls: process 1 cup of pitted dates with half a cup of cashews and almonds into a paste. Knead in a quarter cup of ground flaxseed and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and roll into small balls. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Yoghurt parfait: in a glass, layer 1 cup of sour or Greek yoghurt, half a cup of chopped fruit or berries and 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Top with 2 tablespoons of granola and serve cold.
Salad dressing: mix a quarter cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed last and spoon over a fresh vegetable salad.
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Source: Ajker Patrika
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