Flaxseeds - prebiotic fiber and is a polyphenol

To gain more benefit from it, sprout it. This is a gelatinous seed. (so is chia, arugula, basil, onion and watercress) Instead of soaking them in water, use sprouting platforms like a tray with an unbleached papertowel in it; the outside of a hemp bag; from sprouting.com (USA and Canada) the sell "baby Blanket"; or a terra cotta clay sprouter.

This is 7-14 days. spread seeds evenly, can touch not overlap. Spray the surface with filtered water (non-chlorine). After an hour, spray again and then spray multiple times in a day, more often if dry environment. Spray at least twice daily. Harvest when half inch and two inches. Then you can store them covered in the refrigerator for 1 week.

I highly recommend broccoli sprouts, especially for detoxes. They detoxify pollutants especially if you turn it into a powder and place it in a green juice. There is a John Hopkins study on it. Broccoli seeds are tiny and only need to soak 2-4 hours in filtered water. Drain and Rinse them twice daily. You can eat the sprouts (quarter inch or more tail, they are ready) or create microgreens, which are ready with three leaves.

The best visual book is "Homegrown Sprouts" by Rita Galchus. I like "The Sprout Book" by Doug Evans, good information, not a visual aid. Always check your library, that is where I found mine first.

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