Also, flaxseeds stop tumor growth in men. See the section on "Flaxseed Puts the Brakes on Prostate Cancer Growth" in the link below; and for further information on the use and nutritional benefits of flaxseed.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=81
For awhile now, I've been drinking flaxseed tea. I usually boil 4 cups of purified water into my pitcher filled with 4 tbsps of organic whole flaxseeds. Let it sit to cool off then I place it in the refrigerator to store. I would do this in the evening before bedtime; then I would have it available and drink it throughout the following day. I've made this a practice since the beginning of 2011. It was difficult in the beginning because it was "another thing" I had to add on my "to do" list.
So, this no ordinary tea has become a practice for me to drink on a daily basis. I got the idea from my friend, Diana, to buy a VOSS purified water and keep the bottle. It's the perfect size and storage for my flaxseed drink. And it's sooo easy to clean! I've gotten a lot of stares and strange looks because it's a clear bottle so you can see all the seeds floating inside. Also because none of my friends or family have ever seen or heard of it before. At one time, a friend of mine even said it reminded her of a lava lamp. Hmmm, maybe I can start calling it "flaxseed lava lamp tea." :)
I wish I can find this drink at a local Starbucks or Peet's Coffee shop. It would make my life a whole lot easier as it would be one less thing for me to do. But, this "another thing" for me to do has actually become like second nature as I've been doing it for awhile now.
Making tea out flaxseeds is just one way to use this superfood. You can also grind the flaxseeds and add to your smoothies, sprinkle it in your cereal, add it to your muffin mix, the list can go on and on! You can purchase whole organic flaxseed or ground flaxseed at Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or any natural health food stores in your area. Here in Hawaii, I get whole organic flaxseed at Down To Earth,Whole Foods or Celestial. They usually come in packaged form or bulk. When you buy it in bulk, make sure the container is securely covered and the store has a good product turnover to ensure maximal freshness.
Here's the recipe I've been following from Dr. Steelsmith of Steelsmith's Natural Health Center.
For 1 serving:
- 1 cup of boiling purified water
- 1 tbsp of organic whole flaxseeds
Pour the water into the cup of flaxseeds. Let it sit and cool. Then store in the refrigerator and drink when desired. The whole flaxseeds will soften as it soaks. When you drink it, you can eat the seeds as well.
Since I drink it throughout the day, I adjust the recipe to meet my 4 cups of serving per day. Below you'll see how the end product looks. The purified water will become cloudy and gooey. It kind of reminds me of runny egg whites. And the longer it sits, the cloudier it will get. The taste is not very pleasant. So, it's a good idea to sweeten it with stevia, xylitol, Zsweet or Lakanto. These natural sweeteners have 0 grams sugar; therefore, they do not spike your insulin levels. If you have no issue with your insulin, then by all means, enjoy it with organic natural sweeteners such as agave, raw honey, coconut palm sugar or maple syrup, just to name a few!
So enjoy as you "drink and eat" your flaxseed tea!
