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A few years ago, we began to hear a lot about flaxseeds. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, these seeds also are loaded with vitamin E, B vitamins and certain important minerals (manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium). . . . .
Flaxseeds are harder than sesame seeds, so it’s a good idea to grind them – coarse or fine, depending on the recipe. That way, too, all the nutrition in flaxseeds is more readily available to the body. Keep what you don’t use in the refrigerator or freezer, as the oils in flaxseeds, like those in most nuts and seeds, will oxidize if not kept cold.
Besides using them in this week’s recipes, you can add ground toasted flaxseeds to yogurt, smoothies, granola and baked goods. You can sprinkle them on salads or mix them into salad dressings, or even stir them into mustard, mayonnaise or other sandwich spreads.
This substantial smoothie is perfect following a high-energy workout.
These crisp fillets are a great way to work flaxseeds, toasted or not, into a main dish.
Use toasted flaxseeds for this nutty, not-too-sweet granola.
Inspired by a recipe from “Good to the Grain,” by Kim Boyce, and not too sweet.
When you bake raspberries in this crumble, the flavors deepen.
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