What is LSA and Why Should I Eat It?
I have a lot of adoration for acronyms. I mean, I spend a lot of time watching AFL, and I occasionally slip into KFC when I’m not feeling too flash on a Sunday morning after a rather big night. But the latest abbreviation to shimmy its way into my life is this one: LSA.
Wait, LS what?
If you don’t know what LSA is, don’t stress. You’re about to find out exactly what it is, and why you should be adding this nutritional food to your diet today.
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What is LSA?
LSA stands for linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds. A packet of LSA is a combination of these three pre-mixed seeds, which have been ground down to a fine or coarse form.
What are the health benefits of LSA?
Oh, there are many. LSA is a rich source of protein, which enables it to help keep your blood sugar levels balanced, while also curbing naughty sugar cravings. It contains a healthy does of omega-3 fats to help promote a healthy heart and brain function, and boosts bone and skin health thanks to its many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, E, D and B, calcium, zinc and magnesium. This mighty seed mix also plays a role in helping to cleanse and detox the liver, regulating cholesterol levels, and eliminating unwanted fat from the body. The fact its nutty flavour tastes delicious is just a bonus, really.
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How much LSA should I consume daily?
Adding one to two tablespoons of this mix to meals or snacks daily is all it takes to reap the benefits LSA has to offer. Obviously, if a particular recipe calls for more, feel free to go nuts with your LSA mix.
How do I incorporate LSA into my diet?
It is extremely easy to add LSA to your daily meals, and its subtle nutty flavour is definitely tasty, but can go unnoticed, too. Try sprinkling a teaspoon or two onto your breakfast cereal, yoghurt or smoothie, or add it to any bread, cake, muffin or cookie recipe. It also goes surprisingly well with salads and fruits, but you can add it to anything that takes your fancy in order to boost your daily nutritional value.
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How should I store LSA?
It’s best to store your LSA in an airtight container in the freezer after its original packaging has been opened. This helps ensure the healthy oils in the linseeds, sunflower seed and almond are maintained, as air and light can cause them to deteriorate. Doing so will also extend your LSA’s shelf life.
Where can I buy LSA?
You can purchase ready-made LSA from all good health food stores, and you’ll also find it in the health aisle of major supermarkets.
Have you heard of LSA? Do you currently eat it? Will you from now on? And did you know LSA had so many health benefits?
204 Member Comments
I remember eating this years ago when my husband tried the liver cleansing diet with Sandra Cabot, it is so good for you
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I haven't tried the linseed's but the sunflower & almond one's I do like & occasionally eat these one's every now & then.
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I add LSA in my cereal and yoghurt.
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would like to try LSA as I have never heard of this, sounds really healthy, however I have had sunflower seeds
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I like linseeds and almonds but I'm not a fan of sunflower seeds.
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I assume it's as calorie rich as eating nuts when they are not in ground form. So you'd have to be careful with this one to not use too much.
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I find it interesting when people refer to LSA as some 'new' thing. This combination has been used for years! It's featured in the Liver Cleansing Diet! Great on cereal, museli and excellent for people who suffer from constipation. Get into it!
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can't say that i am terribly excited or impressed with a new health food... it's just food people used to eat
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I really want to try LSA! It sounds like it would be nice in smoothies
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I've never heard of this combination being referred to as LSA before - makes sense but I wouldn't have guessed it.
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Love LSA, all healthy fats, although I've replaced LSA with chia seeds for their Omega 3 benefits.
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Can someone get out their heads sugar demon dogma and turn to a real enemy to human health: ALL animal protein, all fats in isolated processed liquid or stiff forms (only wholefoods are amazing, just like nuts seeds mentioned and heaps more. Walnuts are sooooooooooooooo good!). Sugar does nothing but good (aka good carbs, wholefoods) as out body NEEDS them in abundance, unlike proteins and fats (need only tiny amounts...yes sports people too =/
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I eat it only when travelling...as it is hard for me to get enough of calories in . At home no need as I stuff myself with tons of fruits and nuts
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Love LSA, have used it for a few years. Great how it is packed with so much goodness and we just need a spoon or two a day to benefit. Sadly, I suffer with RA, so need a good dose of Omega 3 and much more to help with my bones/joints and all that
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Linseeds, sunflower and almonds, got it. Yummy :)
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I eat these seeds, they are great to add to smoothies and oats.
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I'm sure there are many versions of this combo with equally beneficial ingredients. It's just a new buzz word.. we can all get creative with it I think.
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Yum ! Fab article BH. Will definitely be purchasing some LSA next shop!
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Interesting, i might have to give this a go on my morning yogurt
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I have been using LSA for the past 2 years in my smoothies, sprinkle it on my salads. I love the taste of the nuttiness of the LSA and so I add it in some of my meals. In my sandwiches for example once I spread avocado I sprinkle some LSA and continue making sandwich. The choices of where to sprinkle are endless.
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I add LSA to my smoothies.
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I will eat it on my porridge in the morning, along with psyliium husk and fresh or frozen berries and honey. Yum! Thanks for the reminder, I have run out and need to pick up some more!
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