Product Description
PURPOSE
WHAT IS IT?
Flax was one of man’s first cultivated crops, and one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. Rich in heart-loving omega-3 essential fatty acids, lignans, and both soluble and insoluble fiber.
To unlock its full potential, Keep ground flaxseed on hand to transform shakes, salads, baked goods, yogurt, oatmeal and more with its delightful nutty taste and nutrient-packed punch.
EXPERIENCE
Cold-milled is the way to go with Flax, which oxidizes with heat. It maintains as much of the nutrition as possible.
This organic flaxseed is finely ground, which improves both your digestion and the mouth-feel of it.
So the mill is important, which is why one of the finest mills you’ll find is Viva Naturals.
Their sifting systems seem to weed out larger bits well, and maintain a fine grind that is soft and light. Flax is milled at cool temperatures and never heated, preserving essential omega-3’s.
The grind is less important for breads and muffins and the like. It becomes much more noticeable if you’re making a smoothie or using it in yogurt or oatmeal. No one particularly likes gritty. Which is probably why I feel that this Viva Naturals product has a little edge on a very wide field full of, well, flax.
GROWING
Viva Naturals buys flax grown in high mineral soil and harvest only when fully developed. Certified organic and non-GMO.
TRADITIONAL USES
- Add to cereal, oatmeal, or smoothies for nutrition and flavor;
- Recipes for baked goods like banana breads, muffins;
- Adds depth of flavor to pancakes;
IMPROVISATIONAL ‘RIFFS’
- Flax in brownie bites adds depth and richness and makes them more filling;
- Coat green beans with avocado oil then roll in ground flax seed, onion powder, salt and pepper and stir fry or sautée;
- A nice addition to pita dough.
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