Recipe 11: Blueberry Flaxseed Smoothie

Flaxseed is a great source of non-animal Omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Benefits of Flaxseeds and Flaxseed Oil  

1. Flaxseeds are a a great source of fiber and work as a natural laxative. They are a great way to keep things regular.
2. Flaxseed oil contains concentrated amounts of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fat. Vegetarians and vegans often use this as a substitute for fish oil, although there are differing opinions over whether the Omega-3 in flaxseed oil is as beneficial as that in fish oil.
3. Ground flaxseed has been shown to work just as well as statins in lowering cholesterol.
4. Flaxseeds are a good source of magnesium.
5. Flaxseeds contain high levels of lignans. Lignans may protect against estrogen-dependents cancers such as breast cancer.
6. An ounce of ground flaxseed per day was shown to regulate estrogen levels in post-menopausal women.
7. Flaxseeds have been shown to protect post-menopausal women from heart disease.
8. Flaxseed decreases insulin resistance and may protect against diabetes.
9. Preliminary research in mice shows that flaxseeds may prevent or slow the spread of prostate cancer.
10. Studies in mice show that flaxseed may prevent or slow the spread of melanoma.

Blueberry Flaxseed Smoothie

• 2 tablespoons of Trader Joe's flaxseed with blueberries (or flaxseed of choice)
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1 cup vanilla almond milk (or nondairy milk of choice)
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1 1/2 cups ice

Blend all ingredients in a blender. Enjoy anytime of the day!

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