While smoothies and baked goods may be the most popular ways to enjoy flaxseed, there are many more ways to easily add this superfood to your day without following complicated recipes. Flaxseed can be a great addition to any meal and is an easy way to add a boost of nutrients to benefit your overall…
We recently held a ground flax recipe contest for our Health & Wellness Ambassadors. We were very impressed with each recipe! Take a look at the collection of ground flax recipes below. (If you are a RD, RD2Be, or other health and wellness professional and would like become an ambassador, sign up here!) The Winning…
When you think of how to use flax, most often breakfast foods come to mind – smoothies, oatmeal, muffins, and pancakes. (Speaking of which, have you tried our muffin and pancake mixes?) But there are many ways you can add flax to your dinners too. Shop our flax products here. Just 2 Tbsp has the…
Guest Post by Jaren Soloff, RD, CLE Whether you are looking to conceive, newly pregnant, or just came home with your precious little one- flaxseed should be a part of your new regimen! Pregnancy and breastfeeding is often a time when mothers increase their awareness surrounding their diet. You already know to boost your…
Back-to-School Season is upon us, which means so is running around getting breakfast ready in the morning, packing lunches, and searching for quick and easy dinner recipes. During hectic school year schedules, it can be tough for parents to get their kids to meet daily fiber needs, especially if they are picky eaters or…
Guest post by: Lauren Manaker, RD I always thought people added citrus peel to recipes because they smell and taste fantastic. Little did I know how beneficial limonoids (compounds found in citrus peel) are to your health! Limonoids have antioxidant, anti inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties (learn more here). Who knew?! Working with people…
While it may sound indulgent, this anti-inflammatory PB & J smoothie is a nutrition powerhouse. This recipe sneaks in veggies and is loaded with antioxidants (from the raspberries and flaxseed). Plus, the fiber, protein, and healthy fats from the peanut butter and flaxseed help to fill you up and keep you satisfied. Enjoy as a…
The addition of flaxseed in this lightly sweetened cranberry sauce helps to thicken the sauce while providing a good source of fiber and other nutrients. This lower sugar recipe uses 100% orange juice, a dash of real maple syrup, and cinnamon to slightly sweeten and balance the natural tartness of the cranberries. Serve it…
An estimated 15 million Americans have food allergies. And with more and more people adopting special dietary preferences, it is likely you will be faced with the challenges of serving guests with varying dietary needs this holiday season. Did you know flaxseed is appropriate for a wide range of special diets? Flaxseed is appropriate for:…
We recommend consuming a serving of Smooth Whole-Milled Flaxseed or Flax Milk each day. But don’t take our word for it, see what the experts have to say. To celebrate National Nutrition Month we asked our Registered Dietitian community why they recommend flaxseed to their clients, who they recommend should eat milled flaxseed, and their…
