Eat your Flax/hemp/chia

I've preached on the benefits of seeds before (click here to read the post)..flax, hemp, and chia all have wonderful health benefits. They're an additive to your food that's super easy to incorporate. You just have to learn how. Here's some help in ideas and recipes:

Bake It In

For every 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour you would use in a traditional recipe for these baked goods, add 1/2 cup ground flaxseed to: 

• Muffins
• Breads
• Cornbread
• Pancakes
• Waffles

Mix It Up

Start by adding 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for every 6-ounce serving of the following foods. From there, you can increase or decrease the amount of flaxseed you use based on your own taste preference:

• Yogurt 
• Applesauce
• Smoothies
• Tuna/chicken salad
• Spaghetti sauce
• Hummus
• Granola

Sprinkle It On

When you finish preparing these foods (or scooping them out of a container), try just a sprinkle of flaxseed for an extra boost of nutty flavor and nutritional value.

• Ice cream
• Cottage cheese
• Oatmeal
• Fried rice
• Cheese straws