Flax also known as linseed reaps many health benefits. Flax is digested most effectively when
ground.
The Benefits of Flax:
·
Omega-3’s
– the oils in flaxseeds are over 50% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – Just one
serving (2 tablespoons) of milled flax gives you 2800 mg of omega-3s!
·
Fiber
– lowers cholesterol, decreases the risk of heart disease, promotes digestive
regularity, helps manage weight and keeps you full and satisfied. One serving of
milled flax provides 4 grams of fiber.
·
Lignans
– plant estrogens or phytoestrogens which offer powerful antioxidant
properties; flax has at least 75 times more lignans than other plant foods.
·
Protein
– builds and repairs muscles, bones, skin and blood; promotes satiety and
immune health; and stabilizes blood
sugars
Add flax to smoothies, oatmeal, pancake, cookie, muffin
batters, yogurt, salad, pasta, juice, ice cream, cereal, or any of your
favorite foods
Substitute ground flax
seed for eggs, butter and oil
1 egg = 1 T. flax + 2
T. water
1 T. margarine, butter
or oil = 3 T. flax
Golden Flaxjacks - recipe from Biggest LoserIngredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 T. wheat or oat bran
2 T. flaxseed meal
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 large egg whites
1 3/4 cup fat free milk
2 T. olive or canola oil
1/2 t. pure vanilla extract
Directions
Mix dry ingredients
Mix wet ingredients
Add wet to dry and stir until well combined
Allow batter to stand for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator
Add more milk if needed to get batter to consistency of thick cream
Spray non-stick griddle or pan with no-calorie cooking spray
Pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle - repeat
Cook until flaxjacks are puffed and dry around the edges
Turn and cook the other side until golden brown
* Makes 8 servings - 2 (4") flaxjacks: 160 calories, 6 g protein, 23 g carbs, 5 g fat (1 g sat fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 320 mg sodium
** I like to add cinnamon, banana and chopped walnuts or blueberries to my pancakes.
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