Grain Free Haven Newsletter and Discount Code

My family has experimented with all kinds of nut and seed meals to figure out what makes our eating experiences joyful and satisfying. One of the most satisfying ingredients has been flaxseeds and flaxseed meal. They are filling and give a convincing grain texture to baked goods. On top of everything else it is an extremely nutritious ingredient.

FLAXSEEDS

There are two basic types of flaxseeds–brown and golden. The brown have a stronger, nuttier flavor than the milder golden seeds.

Flax has been cultivated for more than a millenium, with the first evidence of the plant dating back 30,000 years. Fibers from the plant are used to make fabric and fine linens. The seeds are typically eaten whole or ground into a meal. This meal is the reason you are reading about flaxseeds right now. We use golden flaxseed meal when we add flaxseed to Grain Free Haven products.

Flaxseeds have four main components that are beneficial to the smooth functioning of our human bodies: omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and lignans.

–Omega 3 fatty acids help support a healthy cardiovascular system by reducing internal inflammation.

–The protein in the seeds and meal help synthesize the fatty acids in your body and give you energy to move all day long. If you need to increase your protein intake and not interested in eating a big steak, then have a spoonful of flaxseeds!

–Fiber, as we all know, is necessary to help our bodies absorb vitamins and nutrients. People often rely on grains to consume a sufficient amount of fiber to keep their digestive system working smoothly. Such a high level of fiber in flaxseeds makes them a logical grain free source of it.

–Lignans are often found in high fiber foods and further contribute to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of flaxseeds. They have also shown promise, through the consumption of flaxseeds, in reducing the effects of menopause and pre-menopausal symtoms (like reducing hot flashes – yay!).

Our Power Buns and Loaves are made from a combination of coconut flour and golden flaxseed meal. They can be paired with any “meal” (see what I did there :-)) and definitely fill you up. More products are coming up with flaxseed meal, as we rotate some of our other recipes at the weekly markets.

RECIPE

These buns are a great way to have buns for burgers or breakfast. They are less dense than our Power Buns and much quicker to make, while being a powerful source of omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and protein.

Microwave Flaxseed Buns

1 tablespoon butter or oil

1/2 to 1/3 cup golden flaxseed meal

1 teaspoon baking powder

Dash pure stevia powder (optional)

1 egg

In large microwaveable mug melt butter. Add flaxseed meal (a larger quantity of meal makes for a shorter, denser muffin), baking powder and stevia, then stir until butter is absorbed.

Add the egg and stir briskly until fully incorporated. Place mug in microwave. Cook on high one minute. If the center of the muffin is still sunken cook for 15-20 more seconds. Remove mug from microwave and immediately flip muffin out of mug. Let cool about five minutes and serve.

LOCATIONS

Saturday, January 30, 2016, 8am-5pm: Dallas Farmers Market. The warmer weather is bringing on thoughts of lighter flavors. Try our blueberry lemon muffins and chase those winter blues – heh – away!

Sunday, January 31, 2016, 10am-5pm: Dallas Farmers Market. We will have plenty of Power Buns and Loaves to keep you going all week! Stock up, along with our muffins and some fresh, organic produce from other market vendors!

DISCOUNT CODE

If you come by my booth and tell me this week’s discount code you will get $1 off any purchase of $15 or more! The code for this week is BLUEBERRY!

Please feel free to forward and share this newsletter with anyone you like! I look forward to seeing you this weekend! Come on out and enjoy the predicted beautiful weather!

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