Did you have some pain today? Does your back ache? Is your neck stiff? Do your knees creak and complain when you trudge up the stairs? Almost all of us can say that we experience some kind of pain every day. Good Housekeeping’s August issue featured this article: 5 (who-knew ways) to Fight Pain Naturally, […]
2018 Flaxseed Harvest Update
We have completed the harvest season on our family farm and it is a time to reflect back upon the blessings of the past growing season. Although it is too early for snow the clouds and wind bring to mind the upcoming winter season. We were given a preview just the other day, the wind […]
A Study on the effects of Flax Seed Oil and Flax Seed Meal on Colon Tumors
We were thankful to have an opportunity to work with Dr. Maratha Verghese of Alabama A&M University in a study about how flax can help fight against colon cancer. Our family lost a loved one to colon cancer and to have a chance to donate our Golden Valley Flax to research in the fight against […]
Golden Valley Flax mentioned in AAA Living
We were recently mentioned in the nationally distributed AAA Living magazine produced by AAA Auto Club. Flaxseed Golden Valley Flax began with a breakfast table revelation. Mark and Esther Hylden had been eating high fiber, Omega-3- and antioxidant-rich flaxseed to help control Mark’s cholesterol when they realized: “We could raise flax on our farm.” Today, […]
North Dakota Agriculture Magazine 2016-2017
We were thrilled to be featured in the 2016-2017 issue of North Dakota Agriculture Magazine. (We’re on pages 60-63)
Reclaiming Sodic Soils – Dakota Farmer August 2018
Esther and I thought you might enjoy reading about how we take care of the land that we have been blessed with. Good soil stewardship is very important not only to us but to all who come after us. It is also a part of what we do to produce healthy and safe food for […]
Flaxseed is believed to have originated in Egypt. (Fast Flax Fact!)
Flaxseed is believed to have originated in Egypt. The ancient Egyptians used Flax for healthy eating and it’s healing purposes. They also used the flax fiber to make clothes, fishnets, and paper products. Today, we continue to use the flax fiber to make a variety of items from coffee mugs, toothbrushes, to skateboards! Flax in […]
Esther’s Recipe Corner – The Best Energy Bites
The Best Energy Bites are very similar to the Protein Balls that I usually make, but had just a few minor differences. They were delicious, and I was eager to try them out. I had all of the ingredients in my kitchen, so I didn’t even have to run to the store. In less than […]
Flax is good for your heart!
Did you know that your heart cells generate electric currents? You are a regular hotbed of electricity! The electric currents, generated by your heart triggers it to beat regularly. Every day…every single day…your heart beats an average of 115,300 beats! That’s a lot of electricity! Sometimes the electrical signals become chaotic, this disables your hearts ability […]
A Fast Flax Fact from Golden Valley Flax
Five Easy Ways to Add Ground Flaxseed to your Diet: Add ground flaxseed to your oatmeal or cereal. Mix ground flaxseed into your yogurt or cottage cheese. Mid-morning snack attack? Snack on a flax- granola bar or muffin. Sprinkle ground flax on your fruit or vegetable salad. Add Omega-3’s, fiber and cancer fighting lignans to your […]
