How to Use Flax Seed in Yogurt

Mixing flax seeds in yogurt adds fiber and nutrients to your diet.

Mixing flax seeds in with a high protein food, such as yogurt, creates a healthy dish with high nutritional value. Flax seeds have many nutritional benefits because they are high in lignans, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds provide the most nutritional benefit after they are ground because it makes them easier to digest, therefore providing your body with all of the health benefits the seeds offer. One to two tablespoons of flax per day provides the optimum health benefit.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tablespoon flax seeds
• 8 ounces yogurt
• Coffee grinder

Instructions

1. Place flax seeds in a coffee grinder and grind them to a coarse or fine consistency, according to your preference.

2. Set aside one tablespoon of ground seeds and place the remaining flax seeds in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This extends their freshness for several months.

3. Stir 1 tablespoon of the ground flax seeds into 8 ounces of yogurt, any flavor.

Tips & Warnings

• Flax seeds can also be ground in a blender or food processor.

References

• Mayo Clinic; Nutrition and Healthy Eating; Does Ground Flaxseed Have More Health Benefits than Whole Flaxseed?; Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
• Caring4Cancer.com: What is Flax?
• Flaxseeds Oil Benefits: Flax Seed Diet

Resources

• Ellieswholegrains.com: How to Eat Flax Seed?
• Eurekalert.org; New Study Reveals Higher Protein Breakfast May Help Dieters Stay on Track; 2008