Blue Flax

Got out in the garden before the sun fully rose and snapped these beauties. There is something about these flowers, called linum at the nurseries, that make my heart sing. They are partial to the cool part of the day. When it gets hot they set their energies on making their wonderful seeds which are high in Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Even your doctor or your pharmacist these days can tell you the benefits for your heart, brain, joints, and skin of these natural oils. Flaxseed husks have high fiber content and anti-oxidant lignans. For a digestive tune-up, add a spoonful of ground flaxseed to plain yogurt as part of your breakfast. Add a little maple syrup and yummmm. Dar