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Because of health issues, my doctor wants me to eat flax seed. I'm not familiar with it. I know someone who is vegan & they gave me some. They said they use it as a egg replacement/emulsifier, but no other ideas. I am not vegan or vegetarian, I don't believe I have eaten flax seed before, so all suggestions appreciated!
Bob's Red Mill sells one pound sacks of whole ground flaxseed meal. (I know grinding them may reduce health benefits but Bob's packaging claims to use a cold process for retention of the oils and the sacks are dated for freshness. Additionally, some may find whole seeds difficult to digest, which likely defeats some of the benefits if whole seeds are used)
I use this in my baking (as a substitute for some of the flour) and in my morning oatmeal or pancake batter. It adds a nice crunch. As I'm writing this, I'm thinking it could also be added to casseroles. It might be tasty mixed with parmesan on top of mac and cheese, put it under the broiler a bit in order to get that nice crunch.
I add them to homemade crackers. If you want a recipe please let me know. Sprinkle them on yoghurt, add them to cereal. Actually - soak the little beasties for an our or so in warm water or broth. I like yoghurt/cottage cheese with savory toppings.
Flaxseeds are perfect in smoothies,in a salad vinaigrette,,sprinkled over porridge,added in homemade granola bars .I also use them in home baked buns and bread and have hidden them in vegetable and lentil burgers.
Can't help you with the suggestions, those are made above. But thought some people may appreciate some interesting facts about flax seeds.
Flax seeds are linseeds. Linseed oil has been used for hundreds of years by artists to help facilitate paint across canvas. (I am one, so I know, lol) It also helps cure cloth canvases.
It is/was also the basis for linoleum, the flooring sheets many are familiar with. It has also been used to weave cloth, before the influx of cotton, which then displaced it.
It has been used as fodder for cattle and other herding animals for centuries. It has many uses that today, may go unnoticed.
I know it's off-topic, but it is interesting the ancient uses of plants that we as modern humans seem to forget as time marches on.
Oh, and yes, it has also been consumed for the same amount of time, and is deemed healthy for many maladies. So keep eating it, the oil is very beneficial.
Because of health issues, my doctor wants me to eat flax seed. I'm not familiar with it. I know someone who is vegan & they gave me some. They said they use it as a egg replacement/emulsifier, but no other ideas. I am not vegan or vegetarian, I don't believe I have eaten flax seed before, so all suggestions appreciated!
As I assume you know,
It has to be grinded / ground up before you eat it.
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