Umm… Ummm… Good! A new addition to my weekend oatmeal this morning was a heaping tablespoon of rough chopped walnuts. I usually add craisens for a sweet tart punch and a tablespoon of flaxseed meal. Top it all off with a little vanilla rice milk and you’ve got a cacophony of flavors and textures to start your day off right and do your heart good!

Thanks to veggie teacher.  http://veggieteach.wordpress.com/tag/flaxseed-meal-craisens/

 

If you can't or don't want to use eggs, below is how you can replace eggs with flaxseed for baking some foods.   

*For each egg replaced: Mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed and 2-3 tbsp water, let sit a few minutes until thickened
Note 1: Use this in baked goods like cookies and cakes but not recipes in which the eggs provide much structure, like flourless cakes and cookies, meringues, etc.
Note 2: Buy whole flax seeds & grind them yourself in a cleaned-out coffee grinder, as ground flax easily goes rancid on store shelves – if you grind more than you end up needing, refrigerate unused portion in airtight container or plastic zip bag. Store unused flaxseeds in the freezer.

Happy Baking!!

 We want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving today!! Thanks so much for all your support.

Love, Kathy

 Great News!! Thanks to the Paradies Shop in Salt Lake International Airport, you can pick up one of our delicious crackers as you leave on your next trip.  We are among other Utah's Own products to be sold in the store.  It just opened today!!  We are hoping to be in other major airports in the near future.  Thank you Janna Murray of the Paradies Shops.  

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While there have not been many flaxseed oil and pimples studies carried out, flaxseed dietary supplements remains a well-liked pimples remedy, with both natural therapists and pimples sufferers.
Flaxseed is historically used as a natural laxative, offering bulk to the stool in addition to lubrication. But flax oil has many different benefits, which derive from its richness in the omega three important fatty acid. Important fatty acids are so named because we should get them from our food regimen – our our bodies do not make them. They’re vital for normal progress and development, mind operate, and assist forestall persistent sicknesses like arthritis and heart disease.
Essential fatty acids come in a number of types, probably the most generally identified being the omega three fatty acids and the omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acids are more widespread in our Western diets, being found in oils like safflower, sunflower, corn, sesame, and different oils. It’s attainable to have a deficiency of omega 6 fatty acids if relying solely on omega three fat, like flax and fish oils, as the principle type of fats within the diet. Or if taking the omega 3 fatty acids in greater portions for a period of one and a half, to 2 years, to restore an omega three deficiency. But the more seemingly situation is that an extra of omega 6 fatty acids is being consumed in relation to the omega three’s.
Signs of omega three fatty acid deficiency include dry pores and skin, sticky platelets, and tissue inflammation. Given that inflammation is of particular concern for pimples victims, it turns into easier to see why increasing the amount of omega three fatty acids within the diet remains a preferred natural pimples treatment.
Omega 3 fatty acids could be present in sure sorts of fish like salmon and mackerel, and flaxseed oil. And in addition to reducing irritation, omega three’s pace up healing – once more, necessary for zits victims – and reduce platelet stickiness. Platelet stickiness turns into essential past heart health when you think about that the blood cells carry the provision of oxygen to cells, including cells in our pores and skin, and the cells which can be involved in healing.
There are 3 varieties of omega 3 fatty acids which can be significant. These are alpha linolenic acid (ALA or LNA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). ALA (or LNA, as it’s often abbreviated to) is converted into EPA and DHA by the body. EPA and DHA are the types in which the omega three’s are most simply utilized by the body. Supplementation with ALA has been discovered to reduce irritation and improve dry skin.

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Here is an interesting article about a study to produce a higher quality organic milk.   

The second research focus – enhancing milk quality – also concerns what cows eat. Cows on pasture produce milk rich with omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), molecules sought after for their human health benefits. For Northeastern organic dairy farmers to tap those added values, however, they need to ensure high levels of the molecules throughout the year, not just when cows are on pasture.

In this project, researchers hypothesize that supplementing cows' winter forage with flaxseed will sustain omega-3 fatty acids and CLA concentrations, meet year-round market demands for milk with an improved fatty acid profile, and possibly command higher prices in the marketplace in the future. Researchers will also explore how flaxseed enhances milk production and improves cow health and reproductive performance.

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 Does it seem to you that your hear about people diagnosed with some form of cancer more than you did 20 years ago?  Why is that?  What can we do to fight it?  I just read the following article. I think Carolyn Guilford, CNC has some great suggestions that we could try with our diet that might help us in this day and age.

She writes the following:  The last thing anyone wants to hear at the doctor’s office is a diagnosis of cancer. But, more and more it is happening. Now what? So much information is coming so quickly, and there are important decisions to make. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are always the first conversation.

Take some time to breathe, think, and consider what YOU want. Then, don’t overlook the value of good nutrition, during your care and for your survival. Lifestyle choices, exercise, and particularly diet, play a major part in your risk of cancer, and all are therefore with in your control.

Many studies confirm that a good diet has a very favorable impact on the state of our health and is of the utmost benefit in healing the body from illness. Cancer is an illness that responds readily to a clean and healthful diet.

And so, here are some of the foods you can use to fight cancer from the inside out. Nothing is better for the human body than the food nature has provided.

Try making a big salad, using lots of your favorite veggies every day, and enjoying veggies steamed or lightly sautéed to preserve as many of the nutrients and enzymes as possible. Caution: If you are fighting this battle of cancer, know this: sugar in all its forms is to be avoided, because sugar feeds cancer. Artificial Sweeteners are also to be avoided!

Green tea has some very relaxing qualities, which is only one reason for its increasing popularity. Green tea has also been found to contain large amounts of antioxidants, which is a great way to quiet the body and mind, while giving an immune system boost.

Seeds and nuts are a great snack between meals, providing energy, fiber and needed nutrients. Flaxseed moves to the top of a lot of healthy eating lists, adding protein, fiber, vitamins B1, B2, C, E, and carotene, and other necessary nutrients such as Omega-3 fatty acids. The star Lignin is a nutrient that has demonstrated anti-cancer properties, in breast and colon cancers.

Beans are very rich in protein and a staple part of a vegetarian diet, but do you know beans are also rich in antioxidants? Antioxidants are critical to the health of the human body, as they attack free-radicals created by our own chemistry. Beans contain nutrients that help strengthen normal cells, and help in the slowing of growing cancerous cells.

Cabbage, Broccoli, cauliflower, and other vegetables in the cruciferous family are the powerhouse vegetables found to be wildly nutrient dense. They contain loads of fiber, and are rich in other nutrients that help break down carcinogens, and protect healthy cells from becoming cancerous. This family of veggies support liver enzymes that detoxify the body and block tumor growth and spread.

Cherries and berries aside from being sweet, easy and fun to eat, are powerful antioxidants, with major cancer fighters in small packages. The queritrin in cherries also is found to be a potent anti-cancer agent.

Tomatoes are a fruit dense in many essential nutrients, but also contain lycopene. This antioxidant slows down damage to human cells, and helps restore normal cell communication.

Garlic, chives and onions, and other vegetables in the Allium family contain Allyl-sulfides which increases the production of toxin-eliminating enzymes, thereby increasing the immune system. We also know that onions are effective against many bacteria including E. coli and salmonella. People who eat lots of onions and garlic, have a lower incidence of stomach cancers.

Mushrooms particularly shitake, are rich in antioxidant properties, and help to stimulate the bodies own defense system, and increases the production of immune system defenders like the substance Lentinan found in shitake mushrooms also demonstrates some anti-tumor action.

Seek out the red, yellow, orange and green veggies because they are rich in carotenoids. Pick up more spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots and tomatoes. The carotenoid in this family of deeply colored foods protects us against the rapid cell growth that is the DNA of cancer. They also contain other nutrients that boost the immune system, and fight free radicals.

Cold water fish such as salmon and cod are excellent sources of the much needed omega -3 fatty acids. The essential fatty acids have properties that reduce the risk of certain kinds of cancer, also restrict the production of inflammatory compounds that aid in the promotion of tumors.

Remember, you are able by your choices to strengthen your body against cancer, and are able to participate in the healing of your body from any illness. Doing nothing is not an option. Making the right choices will change your life for the better, every time!.

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I love finding all these great recipes just in time for the holidays.  This recipe was posted on fitsugar.com by one of their readers.  

She says: This is my Mom’s famous banana bread recipe. I think it originally came from the red-and-white-checkered Better Homes and Gardens recipe book that everyone who got married in the '70s has. This recipe is a bit updated with less sugar, more fiber, and an insane dose of heart-healthy omega-3s (flaxseed, walnuts, and chia seed gel). To make chia seed gel, mix chia seeds with water: one part seeds, nine parts water, and let sit for 30 minutes.

Learn how to make the recipe after the break!

Fear not if you’re short on chia gel — it’s not exactly mainstream, but definitely a worthy addition to your pantry. You can use virgin coconut oil instead, which gives it a really nice texture and flavor and adds a host of health benefits. This is a great breakfast bread or healthy after-school snack for the kiddos! Use organic ingredients when possible.

Ingredients:

½ cup chia gel * (or virgin coconut oil)
½ cup maple syrup
2 eggs
2-3 ripe bananas *
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour *
½ cup ground flaxseed *
¾ tsp. aluminum-free baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts *
* = good source of fiber

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In food processor or blender, cream chia gel and maple syrup until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add bananas.

2. In large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add banana mixture and walnuts. Pour into loaf pan greased with coconut oil. Bake for 40 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: one slice

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 92 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Sugars: 11 g
Protein: 5 g
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 RECIPE: CRANBERRY-PECAN QUICK BREAD

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I love looking on the internet and finding blog posts of healthy recipes.  Check this one out below.

Cholesterol fighting ground flaxseed, oats and almonds are just a few of the healthy ingredients in this recipe for Cranberry-Pecan Quick Bread, courtesy of the 2011 All New Edition Taste of Home Baking cookbook.

Dried cranberries have an array of health benefits including a high-dose of vitamin C and antioxidants, and cranberries are often used to treat urinary tract issues. Dried cranberries also have been widely studied for fighting bacterial infections, cardiovascular benefits, immune system strengthening and anti-cancer properties.

Another main ingredient in this recipe, pecans, are low in saturated fat, and offer a variety of nutritional benefits of their own, including vitamin E, and particularly in one form of vitamin E called gamma-tocopherols. One study published in the January 2011 issue of The Journal of Nutrition showed that after eating pecans, gamma-tocopherol levels in the body doubled and unhealthy oxidation of LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood decreased by as much as 33 percent.

Enjoy the recipe below!

Cranberry-Pecan Quick Bread
1 ¾ cups of all purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup quick-cooking oats
¼ cup ground almonds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups orange juice
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped pecans

In large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice, butter and applesauce. Stir into flour moisture just until moistened. Fold in berries and nuts. Transfer to two 8-inch x 4-inch loaf pans coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350-degree for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.

 I found a gluten-free wrap made out of flaxseed.  Try it and let me know.

Are you getting tired of looking for gluten-free breads in the food markets only to find them made of rice flour, potato starch and fruit juice concentrates? It's time to make your own wraps simply from ground flax seed, baking powder, an egg, and some chopped spinach or carrots.
If excess grains are rotting your child's teeth, you might bake a flaxseed flat bread or wrap with your child, showing children how to make alternative breads, cakes, crackers, and wraps that do not use any grain and are gluten-free.
One of the easiest flat breads to make with your children is the flaxseed and spinach wrap. It looks like a large, round pancake or cracker, but tastes great. And it's simple to make as the basic ingredients are ground flax seeds, an egg, baking powder, and a chopped vegetable such as spinach.
Here's how to bake a simple flaxseed flat bread or wrap made with ground flax seeds, eggs, chopped spinach, baking powder, turmeric, and garlic powder. Since it uses no grain or gluten, it's ideal for someone who wants a wrap or bread that's gluten-free and grain-free.
For each flat bread or wrap you'll need a separate pan or pie plate. To make more than one, just double the recipe for each ball of 'dough.'
Ingredients for one round flat bread that fits in a 9 inch round pie pan.
3 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
1/4 teaspoon of non-aluminum baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
1/4 teaspoon of celery seed

1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon of coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped baby spinach leaves
1 egg
Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees F. You'll be baking the flatbread/wrap about 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
In a dry grinder, grind up the flax seeds and the chia seeds. It's optional to use chia seeds as flax seeds alone will also be fine. You could add a variety of seeds to enrich the 'dough' such as a teaspoon of sesame seeds. But basically the bread or wrap can be made simply with ground flax seeds, an egg, and a tablespoon of water. Or you could substitute for the water, 1/4 cup of finely chopped spinach or chopped carrots. The wrap or flat bread is richer with the vegetables added.
This makes a savory bread. If you wanted a sweet flat bread or wrap instead, more like a pancake, you could add finely chopped dried fruit or sliced banana to the dough.
Beat the egg with the 1/4 cup of finely chopped spinach leaves and add it to the dry seed mixture. Remember to double this recipe if you want to make more wraps. Mix well.
Grease a pie plate with coconut oil. If you're doubling this recipe, grease two pie plates. On a cutting board press out the dough in a thin, round circle. Press from the middle, like you're making a pizza or round shape. You also can use an inverted small saucer plate to make the edges round. When you have a round shape, lift it off the cutting board and put in into your pie plate.
Fix any tears or edges back into a round shape when the dough is in the greased pie pan. A glass pie plate made for oven use is good.
On top of the dough sprinkle some garlic powder and turmeric. Or you can mix the garlic powder and turmeric together and sprinkle it on top. Bake the round flat bread or wrap at about 350 degrees F. until it's done, about 20 minutes or until it's no longer wet in the middle when you touch the bread and it feels solid.
With a metal or wooden spatula, lift off the pie plate and flip over on a plate. You can decorate the wrap with sandwich fixings of your choice or eat like a cracker or flat cake. It also taste great topped with fish salad, egg salad, mushrooms, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, garlic, and onions, chopped green vegetables, or whatever you want to put on top or eat as is as a side dish along with a bowl of soup or stew, such as mushroom and salmon stew.

You can find a similar recipe for flaxseed wrap that uses slightly different ingredients on page 244, appendix B of the book, Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health by William Davis, M.D. (Rodale) 2011. The book recipe uses paprika, onion powder and salt. But this recipe leaves out the paprika and onion powder and is a no-added salt food. You can use finely chopped garlic or garlic powder in place of salt or celery seed. Also this recipe uses chia seeds with the flax seeds.
You could also use a tablespoon of sesame seeds mixed with your chia seeds and flax seeds. Vary according to your preferences and choice of oils. Coconut oil is great as is olive or sesame seed oil. The recipe in the book uses a microwave. Since many people don't have microwaves, you can bake this flat bread in the oven at 350 degrees F. for about 20 minutes or until firm. But coconut oil does take the hot oven heat well.

AnneHart is based in Sacramento, California, United States of America, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.
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