Avocado Kiwi Spread

This creamy and delicious spread is perfect for the summer! Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Ingredients:
1 serving of a mixture of seeds (ex: pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
1 serving of kiwis
1 serving of avocado
1 serving of toasted rye bread

Preparation:
Toast the grain mixture in a dry pan and then let it cool down. Remove the peel of the avocado and the kiwi. Puree kiwi with avocado and a third of the seed mixture. Place the spread on the bread and sprinkle the remaining seeds over it. Eat a few seeds first and then enjoy the bread!

Flaxseed Oil

Not all fats are equal and at Metabolic Balance we not only practice this in the plans we create but also when we educate our clients. One of the healthy oils that we introduce to our clients is flaxseed oil.

Made from dried flaxseeds, this oil has an extremely high content of omega-3 fatty acids including the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). This fatty acid is an important building block for cells in the body and for energy production. A variety of studies have even associated flaxseed oil with having anti-cancer properties, reducing inflammation, and improving skin health.

Flaxseed oil has a nutty aroma, but can breakdown easily when exposed to light and air. When buying this oil make sure to buy small amounts and store in a cool, dark place. Although it is not recommended to heat this oil, it is great to use in salad dressings or sauces.