Superfood flax seeds

Flax seeds: Tiny size, mighty content

Although small in size, flax seeds contain a huge amount of nutritious substances. Omega-3 fatty acids, a huge amount of fiber and vitamins and minerals make it a great addition for a healthy diet.

100 grams of flaxseeds provide 28 grams of fiber! For example, 100 grams of whole wheat flour, another good source of fiber, only have 10 grams of fiber. Nothing keeps your digestive system going like flaxseeds. 

When I was heavily pregnant, only flax seeds in combination with oats made my compressed bowels work. Always drink enough when you eat something prepared with flax seeds. The fibers need liquid to expand and push their way through the intestines, cleaning them at the same time. The high amount of fiber in flax seeds also stabilizes blood sugar levels and prevents colon cancer.

The omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseeds belong to the group of fats our bodies need to function well. They keep bones healthy and reduce the formation of blood clots. They also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. 

Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids keep cell membranes flexible. This is critical for persons with diabetes as flexible cell membranes respond easily to insulin and absorb glucose better than stiff membranes. Flax seeds also have a beneficial effect on persons with high blood pressure and asthma.

Experts call these tiny seeds super food due to the large amounts of B vitamins, folate, calcium, iron, potassium, selenium and zinc they contain.

Fish in coconut crust

Dear all, Fish filets are great for a quick, healthy dinner. Although many gourmets don’t accept frozen fish filets, I don’t mind buying them. Honestly, when you prepare the fish in a tasty way, you can overlook the difference. I would insist on fresh fish only when preparing a ceviche, fish cooked in lemon juice without heat, or sushi. The following recipe is from my upcoming cookbook, which deals with cooking for allergies. My men like these fish filets in coconut crust, a nutritious version of breaded fish. I use coconut flakes instead of breadcrumbs. This idea came to me after making a batch of coconut milk. I did not want to throw away the coconut flakes, although I had the life squeezed out of them. So I used them for breading fish filets instead – and it worked. Fish in Coconut Crust   Ingredients   (for 4 servings): 600 gram fish filets 2 eggs ½ cup flour 2 cups coconut flakes 1 tablespoon chilly flakes Salt Pepper Oil for frying 2 lemons Tip: You can use freshly grated coconut flakes for this recipe or desiccated coconut flakes. You can also use ground almonds to make the crust or the leftovers from making almond milk. If you want this dish glu­ten free, use corn or rice flour instead of wheat flour. Method: Wash the fish filets, re­move any bones and cut them into pieces, which are easy to fry. Pat them dry. Pour the flour and the co­conut flakes into plates, a different plate for each in­gredient. Crack the eggs into another plate and jumble them up with a fork. Add the salt, the chilly flakes and the black pepper. Adding the spices to the eggs ensures that the fish filets get evenly seasoned. Heat enough oil for fry­ing in a big pan. Coat the filets with the flour well on all sides, cover them with the egg wash and dip them into the coconut flakes. Press the coconut flakes well to the fish filets so they are properly covered on all sides. Fry the filets in the oil until they are golden brown. Serve them immediately with the lemon slices.   Coconut: An amazing monkey face Coconut palms swaying in the breeze on a beach embody the idea of paradise for many including me. The name, however, does not flatter this beautiful tree. Spanish explorers called it coco: this means monkey face because the three ‘eyes’ at the base of the coconut re­semble a face. In Sanskrit it is called kalpavriksha, which means ‘tree which gives all that is necessary for living’. An average coconut tree yields 60 coconuts per year. Coconut water is a natu­ral isotonic drink with the same electrolytic composition as our blood. It contains more potassium and less sodium than commercial sports drinks. I love coconuts in every possible way. I love using the oil for baking and I incorporate coconut flakes in many dishes. I also like to use it on my skin. The health benefits of coconut products include stress relief, boosting good cholesterol levels, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems and heart disease. Coconuts contain a wealth of minerals and vitamins. Al­though coconut’s fatty acids are saturated, they belong to the kind our bodies need and easily absorb. Some people even swear that coconut fat is slimming. More recipes at Kornelia's Kitchen Sign up for my monthly newsletter