If you want a straightforward way to include flaxseed in your routine, try this simple breakfast mixture.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup berries or chopped fruit
1–2 teaspoons honey, optional
A small splash of water or milk, if needed
A pinch of cinnamon, optional
Directions
Add the yogurt to a bowl.
Stir in the 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed.
Add your berries or chopped fruit and mix everything together.
If the mixture seems too thick, add a small splash of water or milk.
For a little sweetness, add a teaspoon of honey.
Let the mixture sit for several minutes so the flaxseed can absorb some of the liquid.
Then enjoy it as part of breakfast or as a snack.
It is a simple recipe, but it combines fiber from
the flaxseed and fruit with protein from the yogurt.
Why Water Matters
There is one important point to remember when increasing your fiber intake:
