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Spiced Flaxseed for Digestive Health

Keep your stomach feeling well with this super simple spiced flaxseed for digestive health mixture.

Even the healthiest eater has moments of over indulgence or has to travel and eat things normally avoided. It’s during these moments that we can carry some spices good for digestion in our pockets.

A wooden spoon full of ground flaxseed and spices sitting next to a salt shaker full of the same mixture with text overlay stating: flaxseed & spices to stimulate digestion.

There’s nothing wrong with feasting or eating the less than healthy thing now and then. In fact, these are often prized moments of connection with friends and family. While we should celebrate these connections and travel the world, the change can be a little difficult on the digestive system.

Thankfully, we can whip up our own home remedies for digestion like this.

Flaxseed for Digestive Health

Flaxseeds contain soluble fiber which helps move things through the digestive tract and they are high in natural oils which lubricate the system.

They also contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been studied for their positive effect on gut microbiota which helps with digestion, detoxification, and more.

Warming Spices Good for Digestion

The great thing about the spice combination in this is mixture is that they all taste quite good and are easily found in most spice racks and pantries.

Cinnamon warms and stimulates the digestive system.

Ginger has long been used to help prevent nausea and soothe upset stomachs and is also often used to stimulate digestion.

A wooden spoon full of ground flaxseed and spices sitting next to a salt shaker full of the same mixture with a candle and white linen napkin on a table.

Cardamom helps relieve gas and indigestion as well as helping to move mucus from the digestive system.  It can also help bring relief from too much acid in the stomach.

Cloves have been traditionally used to treat a variety of bowel problems including diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting.

How to Use the Sprinkle

Simply sprinkle, truly it’s as simple as that.  Sprinkle a bit in your coffee or tea, over oatmeal or on toast, in your smoothie, etc.

A wooden spoon full of ground flaxseed and spices sitting next to a salt shaker full of the same mixture with a candle and white linen napkin on a table.

Carry it along with you on your travels, eat a bit each day during the holidays, etc. to keep your digestive system moving well even if you’re eating a little less than optimally.

It’s quick and easy to whip a batch and like this digestive seed mixture, easy to carry around on your travels.

Yield: Approx. 6 Tablespoons

Spiced Flax Sprinkle

A wooden spoon full of ground flaxseed and spices sitting next to a salt shaker full of the same mixture.

Help a sluggish digestive system with this natural digestive remedy. Spiced flax sprinkle whips up in a hurry and is easy to carry along when traveling.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Stir everything together until thoroughly combined.
  2. Store in container.
  3. To use, simply sprinkle over food and drinks to help aid digestion.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

64

Serving Size:

1 (1/4 teaspoon)

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

We try our best but cannot guarantee that nutrition information is 100% accurate.

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Norma Sánchez

Saturday 24th of December 2022

How many times a day do you use.

Kathie Lapcevic

Monday 2nd of January 2023

As needed - with each meal generally.

clarissa

Saturday 25th of July 2020

im going to try this i need help. i suffer fron digestive problems for years. thank.

Kathie Lapcevic

Saturday 25th of July 2020

Please see a doctor / herbalist if you've been suffering for years to get a cause to help treat your discomfort. Good luck.

Brenda

Sunday 1st of March 2020

I mixed this up yesterday and sprinkled it in my morning coffee, Delicious! I will also Put it on my Oatmeal, etc. 💕

Angi

Saturday 5th of November 2016

This is a super interesting idea. I'm excited to try it for my family. Thanks for sharing.

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