Get your flax fix! Michael recommended 1-2 heaped tablespoon of ground Flaxseed per day. His research showed adding flaxseeds to your daily diet can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as keeping your skin smooth and hydrated.

“adding just 20-30g Ground Flaxseeds to your daily diet is something you can do that can really benefit your health and life” Listen to BBC Podcast: Just One Thing – Try Flax

Michael Mosley's flax smoothie to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

Dr Mosley's Flax Smoothie Recipe

Simple smoothie to enjoy the flavour and health benefits of ground flaxseed

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Prep Time 5

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Main Dish, Smoothie, Snack

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

15-25 g Ground Flaxseed (linseed) approx. 1-2 heaped Tablespoons
1-2 Handfuls Berries, any, fresh or frozen
1 Cup Milk, any
1 dash Cinnamon powder optional

Instructions

1. Place ingredients in blender and whiz. Enjoy

Notes

For extra flavour

Add stevia or sweetener of choice.

Or a little vanilla or ginger fresh or dried.

Flax for Health

According to Dr Michael Mosley in

Try Flax Seeds

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

Get your flax fix! Michael investigates how adding flaxseeds to your daily diet can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as keeping your skin smooth and hydrated.

"adding just 20-30g Ground Flaxseeds to your daily diet is something you can do that can really benefit your health and life" Listen to BBC Podcast,

Keyword cardiovascular health, gluten-free, high fibre, IBS, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, omega-3, relief for consitpaion, smoothie

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Simple Flax Smoothie as described by Dr Michael Mosley on Podcast