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Health benefits of Linseeds / flaxseeds - IBS

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I first discovered linseeds, when I was surfing the net looking for natural remedies for my IBS.  I was already aware that  Peppermint helps reduce stomach ingestion and intestinal gas.  (Or as I like to call it Windy pops)  So I was interested in finding out if there were any other natural remedies. 

It was through my research that I discovered that Linseeds had a lot of other healthy properties.




Food facts:

- There a great source of Fibre 

- They contains Omega-3 which has anti-inflammatory properties that aid the digestive system. (Bonus: Cooking does not breakdown the omega-3 fatty acids in Linseeds.)    

- Nutrition Facts    Linseeds are very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Thiamin and Manganese.


- Pre-biotic Which can aid the digestion and help reduce bloating, by promoting friendly gut bacteria. 



From a budget point of view, whole Golden Linseeds can be found in most supermarkets.  Making them easily accessible and reasonable priced. 

Linseeds are best used freshly ground, since this releases the oil that is great for digestive disorders.  You can buy ground linseed in any health food shop, but its just as easy to make your own at a fraction of the price. 

 All you need to do is invest in a coffee/spice grinder, I got my for £12.99 from  Amazon.






Storage:

Fresh Ground Linseed will keep for 1 month in an airtight container stored in your fridge. 

Freezing nuts and seeds is also a great way of reducing food waste if you don't use them all the time. 




IDEA'S
- Add to Breakfast Cereal
- Yogurt
- Use as a Linseed egg substitute
- Sprinkle whole seeds over salad
- Use as a nut substitute in home made pesto

Or add to your own raw naked bars.
(Recipe idea's)

Start with 1 tsp. a day, then slowly increase to 1 tbsp, which is best taken spread out over the day.
 
In the UK we call them naked bars or protein bars, the USA have something similar  called a Lara bars.  There tasty and delicious and easy to make yourself.  It's like eating raw cookie dough, but a lot more healthier.
 

 

Sharabelles date truffles
 
 
1 Cup Dried Dates - chopped
1/3 Cup Boiled water
3/4 - 1 cup Porridge oats
1 Tbsp. Ground Linseeds
 
- Add the chopped dates into a bowl and pour over the boiled hot water.  Leave for a few hours to soften.
 
- Take a hand blender or food processor and puree the dates. 
 
- Mix in the porridge oats and linseeds till fully combined. It should resemble cookie dough.
 
- Quick way is to roll them into balls the size of truffles. Or I find it easier using my cake pop moulds, I press the mixture into both sides and press together.  Then leave in fridge to firm up.  Once firm take of moulds and roll to together to make even sized truffles.
 
- They can be kept in an airtight container in either the fridge or freezer. 
 
xxx  Personally I love them straight from the freezer xxx

 







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