Why This MD Uses Flaxseeds To Add Nutrient Density To His Meals

As detailed in a recent Instagram post, functional medicine doctor and mbg Collective member Mark Hyman, M.D., explains the highlights of flaxseed so you can take even your healthiest meals to the next level with this functional ingredient.

Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to building a nutrient-dense diet, and flaxseeds are a simple addition when your dish needs a little extra something-something. "Flaxseeds are one of my favorite ways to add more nutrient density into my meals. You can add it to your smoothies or even sprinkle onto your salad," Hyman suggests.

If you want to enhance your meal even further, consider sprinkling mbg's organic veggies+ onto wherever you'd add your flaxseeds. The formula, which features flaxseed prebiotic fiber in its organic fiber blend, also contains organic alkalizing sea vegetables, dark leafy greens, root vegetables, berries, herbal botanicals, and more, for a truly nutrient-dense bonus to any meal.

You may already be intentional about filling your day with delicious, nutrient-dense foods, but it never hurts to add an extra kick wherever you can. Flaxseeds are a sneaky, fibrous, functional ingredient that's great on salads, in smoothies, or even mixed into oatmeal. However you plan to use this small but mighty seed—know you're nourishing your brain and body with minimal effort.