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2. Never cook with flaxseed oil or heat it on the stove or in the microwave. This destroys the benefits of the oil.
3. The stronger smelling or tasting the flax oil, the less fresh it probably is and should be discarded. Always check the expiration date on the bottle.
Fruit Smoothie
1/2 banana
2 ice cubes
1 cup juice (apple, pineapple, grape)
1 Tbsp. yogurt
1 Tbsp. flaxseed oil
Add all ingredients together in a blender and mix. Also add protein powder, fresh or frozen berries, cherries or whatever fruit you like. Great for breakfast.
Ginger Dressing
3 Tbsp. flaxseed oil
1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Whisk ingredients together and store in the refrigerator in a dark bottle. Great as a light dressing over salad greens, grains or vegetables.
Tamari Dressing
1/4 cup flaxseed oil
2 to 3 Tbsp. tamari
2 to 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
Adjust these proportions to taste. Whisk ingredients together and store in the refrigerator in a dark bottle. Especially good over grain and/or bean salads.

 
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