The Magic Ingredient

This Cheap Kitchen Staple Can Aid Digestion and Help You Feel Full

Mahatma Gandhi once observed, "Wherever flax seed becomes a regular item among the people, there will be better health."

I doubt he had investments in the flax industry. He just wanted to help people feel healthy.

Do you have any flax in your kitchen? If not, you could be missing out on many health benefits including better digestion and weight loss. Why flax?

Flax Facts

• Flax has protein to help with hunger.

• Flax has fiber to help us feel full.

• Flax aids digestion.

• Flax improves elimination. 

• Flax has only a few carbs. When you subtract the fiber from the carbs flax has a very low net carb value. 

• Flax is a balanced food. Balanced diets help us with hunger. 

• Flax has omega-3 fatty acids. Women, especially need more omega-3's

• in their lives. 

• Both kids and adults like the mild and nutty taste of flax!

How to use flax

Flax goes well with many things. Ground flax seed is best nutritionally. Here are a few ideas to use flax daily.

Sprinkle it on yogurt

add it to smoothies

bake with it

sprinkle on salads or veggies

add it to peanut butter

add it to any nut butter

GET CREATIVE!

Taking care of yourself is good for your family, the children you care for and your mental health.