Flaxseeds

SUPER FOOD!

Did you know that flaxseed is a super food? It is and here are some facts (borrowed from the mayo clinic)
1. High in fiber: It kicks cholesterol in the nads!
2. Mega on the Omega-3s: Good for your daily dose of Inflamtion a$$ whoopins
3. Lignans:

Benefits

• Alpha linolenic acid works to relieve inflammation, strengthen bones, reduce the amount of certain material that cause blood to coagulate, slow tumor growth and balance hormones.

Uses

• Because of their many benefits, lignans are used in herbal medicine to treat a number of conditions, including high cholesterol, reduced kidney function caused by lupus, menopausal symptoms, blood clots, prostate cancer, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Lignans are also believed to help prevent osteoporosis, according to Rx List.

  Seriously good stuff!

  Ok so why am I telling you this? I wanted you to know how amazing this one little seed can be and Ryan bought me this-

  

  
  

  I think I will make eggs in a nest pancakes! Recipe and pictures tomorrow!