Flaxseed smoothie: A quick, nutritious start to your busy day
Flaxseed is known for its health-promoting properties. It pairs perfectly with bread, oatmeal, and cakes. Additionally, we can prepare a nutritious smoothie from it that effectively cleanses the intestines. We can make it in just 3 minutes, making it an excellent snack for busy people.
20 June 2024 10:07
It is often emphasized that we should not skip breakfast under any circumstances. It's also important to eat breakfast at an appropriate time and ensure it is as balanced as possible. This way, we provide energy for the next several hours and avoid snacking. A great and quick idea for a delicious and nutritious breakfast is a smoothie. And not just any smoothie; it includes flaxseed, banana, and various other ingredients. This option is simply ideal for busy individuals.
Why is it worth drinking a smoothie with flaxseed?
Flaxseed primarily supports metabolism and digestion. It helps to prevent constipation, acts like a broom to cleanse the intestines of toxins and deposits, and soothes symptoms of stomach and duodenal ulcers. The mucus contained in the seeds effectively protects the digestive system. That's not all. It turns out that regularly consuming flaxseed or ground flax can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
How to make a quick smoothie with flaxseed?
Prepare the necessary ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) of milk (kefir, water, yogurt, or plant-based drink),
- 1 large banana,
- 3 tablespoons (30 g) of walnuts,
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of cocoa,
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of flaxseed,
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of honey (can be omitted if the banana is very ripe and sweet),
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of cinnamon,
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of grated ginger.
Method of preparation:
- Cut the banana into smaller pieces and put it in a blender. Also, add the nuts, cocoa, honey, flaxseed, and spices.
- Pour in milk, kefir, water, or plant-based drink.
- Blend all the ingredients until the consistency is smooth. The flaxseed smoothie is now ready to be consumed.
