7 Awesome Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
Ah, the holidays… friends, family, free time, football, Christmas, neighbors, and parties. And with all those things comes the opportunity for a tiny bit of “indulging” to quickly become “overindulging” without your even knowing it. You’ve promised yourself you won’t eat too much. You won’t be able to enjoy the extra cookie or pie. You […]
Cranberry Flax Cookies
Cranberry Flax Cookies Recipe and photo from anediblemosaic.com. Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 14 mins Total time: 34 mins Yield: About 2 dozen one-bite-sized cookies Ah fall. The cooler temps, clean air and the coming holidays. This is a great little recipe so you can have these around when everyone comes in from the family football game. They […]
How Long Does Flax Seed Last?
The General Rule of Flax Seed Storage: Pantry Fridge Freezer Whole Seeds 3 years 4 Years 5 Years Ground Seeds 1.5 Years 2 Years 2.5 Years Because Flax seeds are rich in unsaturated fats, their shelf life is short as compared to other grains and nuts. If refrigerated, whole seeds can stay fresh up to […]
Easy Fiber with Ground Flax Seed
Ground Flax = Easy Fiber! Are you looking for a great source of dietary fiber? But just wanting to try smaller doses? Why not try our gluten-free flaxseeds. North American Nutrition offers a resealable 1lb package that works great for keeping a small batch of flaxseeds around to add into daily meals or snacks like […]
Gluten-Free Beef & Sausage Meatloaf
Here’s one of our favorites: Grain-free meatloaf that pops with flavor. It’s low-carb, delicious and makes 12 servings so you can freeze some for later KETO DAIRY FREE GLUTEN FREE LOW-CARB SOUTCH BEACH A few years ago, I wanted to find a meatloaf recipe that didn’t use breadcrumbs or oatmeal. After a few badly failed […]
Adding Flaxseed to Your Smoothies
How Much Flax Seed to Put in Smoothie A smoothie is a fantastic way to start your day or as a meal replacement when you’re hungry but don’t feel like eating. For me, smoothies are a fantastic option when I’m feeling bloated, or my gut is not feeling the best. Over the last couple of […]
Golden Flaxseed vs. Brown Flaxseed
So what is the difference between Golden flaxseed and brown flaxseed? Well, as it turns out, it mostly has to do with the taste. Of course we have a preference here for the taste of golden flaxseed, but we’ll let you be the judge! Brown FlaxseedAs you might guess, brown flaxseed is brown in color. […]
Flaxseed & Wellness
Wellness is defined as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. And that all starts with your gut health, and there in lies the key: Your health. You are in charge, you get to make the choices, and no one can tell you exactly what will […]
Meatloaf Made Better With Ground Flaxseed
Remove the breadcrumbs from your meatloaf and replace them with ground flaxseed for a beautiful, nutty flavor that will make your other ingredients pop out. Just a little onion, garlic, and ketchup, combined with the ground flaxseed, can be combined with other ingredients like basil, oregano, and chopped parsley. Use organic ketchup and read the […]
Our Flaxseed is NON-GMO and 100% Natural!
NON-GMO Flaxseed Nature’s Gem golden flaxseed is non-GMO and 100% natural with nothing added and nothing taken away. Our flaxseed is not sprayed with fungicides or insecticides. However, a weed spray is used early in the growing stage before the seeds are formed on the plant and for this reason it is not considered organic. […]