Weight loss: Add these delicious flaxseed recipes to your diet

The idea of what all to eat for weight loss can often get confusing. Knowing that so many food items can help promote weight loss, a person on a mission to shed some kgs may get confused. One way to straighten this puzzle is to stick to foods that are healthy, natural and packed with nutrients. It’s great to experiment with different foods which you have never tried before, but make sure you slowly include them in your diet and continue only if they suit your body, broadly not leading to any allergies or digestive issues.

One such great food - actually, superfood, is flaxseed. Flaxseeds are rich in fibre, protein, and Omega fatty acid. It is because of these nutritional values and also other healthy components that flaxseeds can help to reduce inflammation, balance your metabolism, improve the functioning of the cells that burn fat, and prevent weight gain.

Remember to consume them ground instead of whole. This will help your body to easily digest the superfood. Here are some interesting flaxseed recipes to add to your diet for effective weight-loss results:

This drink works well on an empty stomach in the morning. You can prepare this at night before going to bed. Take a cup of water and add 3 tsp flaxseed to it. Cover with a lid and let it sit until morning. In the morning, strain the liquid and drink on an empty stomach. It is not necessary to drink it every morning, twice or thrice in a week is sufficient.

Yogurt is a great combination with flaxseeds, speeding up metabolism and keeping you feeling full for long. You can enjoy this as an afternoon snack and boost your weight-loss journey. Combine powdered flaxseed and curd and mix them well. You can also beat the curd first if you want a more smooth texture. Add some salt and pepper if required. Serve immediately.

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This can be a great recipe to include in your breakfast. Simply take a blender and combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp flax seeds, 1 cup of fresh spinach, 1 cup frozen strawberries and 1 cup of frozen banana. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy.

This is a great drink for weight loss. Take one cup of water in a pan and let it boil for 2-3 minutes. Add a pinch of cinnamon and 1 tbsp flaxseed powder. Let it boil for another 5 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally. Turn off the gas and strain the liquid. Add some honey or lemon juice, as per your taste. Your fat burning flaxseed tea is ready!

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For this recipe, we take 1 kg of boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into strips or nuggets. You can adjust the quantity based on your requirements.

Preheat your oven to 425F degrees (218 °C) and lay parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on the baking sheet. Combine ½ tsp salt with 1 cup ground flaxseed. Dip the chicken tenders into the flaxseed so that the chicken is evenly coated. Place the chicken on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve hot.