Best of 2024, pt III
Ezekiel cereal, pumpkin milk I picked up from Happier Grocery, ground flax seeds, goji berries
Ground flax seeds
Flax seeds and chia seeds are my primary source of omega-3 fatty acids. I wrote about omega-3 fatty acids previously.
Omega-3s are important components of the membranes that surround each cell in your body.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for heart health, eye health, regulation of inflammation, and brain function. If I can protect my brain, I will. There are few things more important.
Benefits of flax seeds
Flax is the richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the North American diet. ALA is a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
High in lignans, a type of phytoestrogen linked to a lower risk of developing osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer. Lignans also have antioxidant properties.
High in fiber & potassium
Good source of protein & vitamin B1
Source: Cleveland Clinic
How I use
The easiest way to get freshly ground flax or chia seeds into our diets is in a smoothie. Your Vitamix will grind the seeds as it blends the rest of your ingredients.
But I’m not an everyday smoothie person.
Here’s what I do when I’m not making smoothies:
Grind whole flax seeds in a Krups coffee grinder
Add the freshly ground seeds on top of Ezekiel cereal, overnight oats, or plant-based yogurt
Can packaged ground flax seeds be substituted for freshly ground seeds?
What about whole flax seeds?
Seeds should be freshly ground to supply the maximum omega-3 fatty acid benefits.
Lime
Homemade margarita, hold the liquor
Serving size: 32 ounces
Ingredients
Water, go for filtered water if you can
Juice of 1 fresh lime, don’t skimp on the lime
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt
Sparkling water
Ice, optional
Thanks to Arlene for this recipe.
Benefits of lime juice
Boosts hydration, improves skin, supports digestions, boosts immunity, helps regulate blood sugar, supports healthy weight loss, improves iron absorption, may reduce risk of cancer, kidney stones and heart disease.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
How I use
I got my bloodwork done in May. My sodium level came back below range. Not unthinkable given my diet is naturally low in sodium and I was sweating (summer in the city, fewer hours spent inside a frigid office building).
The remedy was adding more table salt to my diet. Not the kind that comes in processed foods and sodium-heavy restaurant dishes.
Enter the lime drink. I made one of these daily all summer, usually around 3:00 pm.
Feeling over-caffeinated, or otherwise unbalanced?
Feeling the low-energy, brain-foggy, next-day effects of alcohol?
Deep in the afternoon energy slump?
Try 32-ounces of lime drink.
Feeling great?
Try 32-ounces of lime drink for better skin, digestion, immunity, blood sugar, iron absorption, and healthy weight loss.
Let me know how it goes.
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