From her visions long ago, my creative muse, St. Hildegard of Bingen, shared with us knowledge about nutrition and natural healing in her book, Physica, including recommendations for foods with health-giving nutrients. She shared that “foods of joy” can energize us and support our health.
Inspired by St. Hildegard’s idea of nourishing our body with food that revitalizes our health, I’m sharing some recipes this month that are known to be beneficial to our health in our current times. Try this easy recipe below for a delicious morning meal or afternoon snack. Similar to chia seed pudding, it is amazingly nutritious.
Easy Flaxseed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1 cup milk of your choice, consider almond, coconut or oat milk *
- 1-2 tablespoons of mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce
- pinch of salt
- optional: 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey
- any of your favorite toppings: yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, chopped nuts or nut butter
Instructions
- Combine the flaxseed meal and milk in a bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt and fruit. Let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir. Add honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Cover. Store in the refrigerator to thicken for ½ – 1 hour or overnight.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
*Note: The milk can be adjusted according to your preference for thickness of the pudding.
What is Flaxseed?
Flax seeds come from the flax plant which is an annual herb. They are the seeds of the plant and are tiny, smooth and brown or yellow in color. They have a nutty flavor which can have a chewy or gummy texture in recipes when they come in contact with liquid. You are probably familiar with linen as a fabric that also comes from the flax plant. The ancient Egyptians not only used the plant for this fabric but also used flaxseed as food and medicine.
Benefits of Flaxseed
Today flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also help lower cholesterol which can reduce the risk of heart disease. It’s also known for supporting the management of blood sugar and prevention of cancer and osteoporosis. Some women have also found it helpful with menopausal symptoms.
May you be revitalized as you enjoy these nutritious and nourishing recipes! Happy New Year!
Want to awaken and nourish your creative, playful side to support your health and well-being? Check out my upcoming course Master Your Creativity, starting again this spring. Find out more here.
