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:

“Wherever flaxseed becomes a regular food item among the people, there will be better health”

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.

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:

• A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition that showed subjects who consumed 50g of flaxseed at mealtime four weeks experienced a 27 % decline in blood sugar levels after eating.

• A study published in Nutrition Journal found that 40 g of ground flaxseed daily promoted insulin sensitivity in obese diabetic patients.
  
  
• A randomized control trial published in PlosOne found that consuming a flaxseed-derived dose of 360 mg lignan for 12 weeks significantly reduced hemoglobin A1C levels (a snapshot of blood sugar over the previous 3 months) in type 2 diabetics.  
  
  
• A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found that adding 10 g of flaxseed powder daily for a period of 1 month reduced fasting blood glucose by 19.7 % and glycated hemoglobin by 15.6 %.

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 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"!

Introducing Miracle Bread -
The Heavenly Paleo & Keto Bread Mix that Does it All!

Miracle Bread tastes so much like the bread you love, you'll never feel like you're missing out…

• It rises like REAL bread
• It fills your home with the aroma of REAL bread
• It has the same crusty-chewy goodness of REAL bread
  
  

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:

• Hearty Breakfast Breads
• Sweet (and Carb-Conscious) Dessert Breads
• Crusty-Chewy Dinner Breads
• PLUS: Savory Sensations – Like Pizza & Calzones!
  
  

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...

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