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Flaxseed has long been known as a “functional food” - providing health benefits that go far beyond basic nutrition.
And while flaxseed is certainly a nutritional superstar, it also offers big benefits in the baking department.
In this article you’ll discover:
The unique physical properties of flaxseed that make it a boon for baking delicious low-carb and grain-free breads and more!
Eating in a way that models our ancestors is much more than a culinary fad. It’s a necessity for your health and longevity.
You see, our genes have changed little since the days of our Paleolithic ancestors 10,000 years ago. And Neolithic foods – like grains and sugar – are foods that are simply incompatible with our ancient genetics.
The result? Inflammation, insulin resistance and the development of chronic disease.
That’s why here at Wellness Bakeries we rely on ancient ingredients to recreate all of your favorite modern foods – like pizza, bread, pancakes, waffles, cookies, cakes and more.
And one of the most important ancient ingredients we use is organic golden flaxseed.
Not only does this blonde seed offer a healthy helping fiber to our products, it helps to provide Old World taste and texture to our Paleo-friendly breads, pizzas and more.
And apparently, this seed has been enjoyed even long before history was recorded!
In fact, flax remnants were found in Stone Age dwellings in Switzerland and flax was later cultivated in Babylon around 3,000 BC.
Even flax’s Latin name - Linum usitatissimum - meaning “very useful”, points to its health-promoting properties.
Considering its long history, it’s no surprise that Gandhi also believed in the health benefits of flax and said:
Over the last ten years, the modern science on flax has confirmed ancient wisdom, citing dozens of ways this little seed can offer big health benefits.
And one of the most powerful ways it can boost your health is by acting as a hormonal adaptogen.
As the name suggests, adaptogens help the body adapt to stress and exert a normalizing effect on biochemical processes.
In the case of flaxseed, it acts as a hormonal adaptogen, boosting or blocking estrogen - depending on what the body needs.
This is a really important benefit as estrogen dominance is an increasingly common issue among both men and women today.
The reason? The widespread use of man-made estrogens called xenoestrogens present in plastics,household chemicals, cosmetics, pesticides, artificial ingredients and much,much more.
Unfortunately, estrogen dominance can contribute to a laundry list of symptoms and health problems including:
Flax’s ability to help balance out excess estrogen comes from its unique phytonutrients called lignans.
When we eat lignans, they are metabolized by our gut bacteria into enterolactone. Enterolactone then binds to estrogen receptors, blocking and competing with estrogen and xenoestrogen.
Interestingly enough, if you are in need of more estrogen – as is the case with menopause – flax can help there too by acting as a weak estrogen promoter.
In fact, one study conducted at the Mayo Clinic found that two tablespoons of ground flaxseed twice per day reduced the number of hot flashes in menopausal women by 50% and the intensity by 57%!
And if you’re concerned about balancing your blood sugar,flax can offer benefits there too.
Flaxseed has long been known to help stabilize blood glucose,thanks to its high fiber content which slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream.
But recent research shows flax’s blood sugar benefits may be partly attributable to its unique phytonutrients including lignans.
Let’s take a look at the research:
Of course, all of the products we create here at Wellness Bakeries are formulated with your blood sugar – and overall health! - in mind.
Remember that we are all biochemically unique and have different blood sugar responses to different foods. We proudly display complete nutrition information on all of our products and recipes so you can make the best choices for your health.
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Now that you’ve discovered how flax can help balance hormones and blood sugar, let’s look at how it can help to promote a healthy heart.
The Incredible Gluten "Copycat" in Your Breads, Cakes, Muffins & More!
Now that you’ve discovered the many ways flaxseed can benefit your health, you might be surprised to learn it can improve your grain-free, low-carb baking too!
Like psyllium, flaxseed also provides a source of viscous fiber to many of our baking mixes here at Wellness Bakeries.
As the fiber in flaxseed pulls water in, it becomes stretchy and gluey – like the gluten-filled foods we all know and love!
And when you use the right amount of flaxseed in your baking, the result are grain-free, low-carb baked goods with toothsome texture, proper structure and the perfect crumb.
We’ve worked for over a decade perfecting our formulas so you get delicious results – without compromise –each and every time.
To satisfy our own cravings for delicious (and truly healthy) bread, Wellness Bakeries set out to create a grain- and gluten-free, carb-conscious bread - that tastes just like the real thing.
Over the years, we tested dozens of formulas. Frankly, many were flops... some were good... a few were great... and ONE was clearly "The Best of the Best"!
Miracle Bread tastes so much like the bread you love, you'll never feel like you're missing out…
And because it’s made with functional, real-food ingredients, this divinely delicious (and nutritious) alternative has 90% fewer carbs than commercial loaf bread!
It’s also up for any preparation, including buns, baguettes and rolls... sandwich breads… pizza… calzones... and even sweet cinnamon rolls, sticky buns and decadent French toast!
And making a batch of Miracle Bread is easy. The active time is about five minutes (with no kneading or bread machine required).
You don’t have to choose between bread and your health… you just have to choose healthy bread!
Choose Miracle Bread, so you can have your bread… and be well too!™
The real “miracle” of Miracle Bread is how versatile it can be…
With a few variations, you can easily whip this one simple mix into:
And with dozens of blend-and-bake recipes, you’ll never run short on ideas and inspiration.
Here are just a few delicious creations you can easily make...
You can count on Wellness Bakeries for products that bring you pleasure and health in equal measure. We never compromise on taste or quality and your happiness is very important to us.
That’s why we promise:
And you can order with confidence, because you have…
When your order arrives, try one or two of our products at your convenience. If you are not absolutely thrilled and would like a refund, just send back the unopened packages within 30 days of purchase. We will cheerfully refund your entire order (minus shipping and handling).
We stand behind our products and want you to be completely satisfied!
Miracle Bread makes it easy to whip up 100% Paleo & Keto versions of your favorite breads!
And for inspiration, we created a FREE recipe book with nearly two dozen Quick & Easy Recipes.
Inside the Miracle Bread Bakebook, you’ll find…
…all without a gram of grain and a just a few net carbs per serving!
Hi, we’re Kelley & Jon Herring… Welcome to our kitchen!
Wellness Bakeries was founded in 2006, with the mission to create the world’s healthiest and best-tasting gluten-free, carb-conscious, baking mixes.
Our goal was to make it easy for you to enjoy decadent desserts, chewy breads, crusty pizza, fluffy pancakes, crispy waffles and other sweet treats – that would not sour your health!
When we started this journey, there were no options for truly healthy baking mixes.
Everything was loaded with inflammatory grains, fake fats and sugar…or even worse, artificial sweeteners. We knew there had to be a better – and MUCH healthier – way.
So, with our backgrounds in health research, nutritional biochemistry and recipe development, we set out to use grain-free flours, healthy, slimming fats and natural no-sugar sweeteners to match the taste, texture and flavor of our favorite comfort foods.
At the time, very few people had even heard the term “gluten free.” There were no products to taste for inspiration and no recipe books to follow. It was all trial… and LOTS of errors.
Eventually, however, the experiments paid off. We discovered a few secrets. And then we made small, incremental improvements… perfecting one delicious product at a time.
And while it certainly wasn’t easy…
In 2008, Wellness Bakeries began offering our healthy baking mixes to the world.
And while our goal today is to make “healthy baking” easy for YOUR family… it all began with a desire to feed our family in a better way.
So, you can be sure that every Wellness Bakeries product is Kid-Tested & Mom Approved!
Pictured in this section, our Chief Tasting Officer is enjoying his third (ahem!) Keto Grass-Fed Beef Slider with Lacto-Fermented Pickles & Organic Cheddar Cheese.
We’re so grateful for you taking the time to visit Wellness Bakeries.
We hope you enjoy our uniquely delicious products as much as we have enjoyed creating them for you. We truly appreciate your support!
I have tried some of the sampler packs from Wellness Bakeries and so far have been very pleased with the results. I feel good about eating your products because I know the ingredients have been well researched and carefully selected. It’s wonderful to be able to satisfy my husband’s and my huge sweet tooth with desserts that are not only delicious but actually good for you!
Patty Lieberman
Thank you so much for creating your products! My husband has to watch his blood sugar carefully. I was so glad to learn that there are options for all-natural, low-glycemic desserts. I am even happier to say that we love the taste. It is hard to believe that something this good can be so good for you!
Catherine A
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Wellness Bakeries, LLC
2614 N Tamiami Trail, Ste #219
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Phone: 801-458-1479
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