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Most Nutritious Seeds With Recipes

Not Just For the Birds: 5 Seeds You Should Be Eating

February 23, 2012

Flaxseeds

Most Nutritious Seeds With Recipes

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by Michele Foley 6

Flaxseeds

Eating flaxseed is an easy way to get omega-3s, antioxidants, and fiber into every meal. Flaxseed is known to lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure and also promote regular digestion; early studies indicate they may even have a role in preventing breast cancer.

Flaxseed is a great addition to baked goods like this carrot zucchini bread and these pumpkin raisin flax muffins.

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by Michele Foley 6

Flaxseeds

Eating flaxseed is an easy way to get omega-3s, antioxidants, and fiber into every meal. Flaxseed is known to lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure and also promote regular digestion; early studies indicate they may even have a role in preventing breast cancer.

Flaxseed is a great addition to baked goods like this carrot zucchini bread and these pumpkin raisin flax muffins.

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6 Comments

amber512 1 year 12 weeks

@jesssa Thanks!

jesssa 1 year 12 weeks

@amber512 I soak them overnight, then rinse them well in the morning [chia seeds don't need to be rinsed, they will absorb all of the water you soak them in anyway] http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_262145/The_Benefits_of_Soaking_Nuts_and_Seeds

jesssa 1 year 12 weeks

I soak them overnight, then rinse them well in the morning

amber512 1 year 12 weeks

@jesssa How long do you soak them for?

Jenny Sugar 1 year 12 weeks

I can't eat a salad without sunflower seeds!

jesssa 1 year 12 weeks

try soaking and then rinsing your seeds and nuts before you eat them, helps with digestion!