Article: Although you can eat the seeds whole, grinding them allows your body to absorb more of the omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. Put a few spoonfuls of whole seeds into a mortar, blender, spice grinder, or blender. Then, pound the seeds or grind them until they're fine like breadcrumbs. You can also grind the seeds in a clean coffee grinder. Whether you're using ground beef or making vegetarian versions, replace 1/4 cup (31 g) of the breadcrumbs with ground flax seeds. The ground seeds bind the mixture together so your burgers, patties, or meatloaf hold their shape. Ground flax seeds are a great gluten-free replacement for breadcrumbs. The next time you're mixing up a tasty smoothie or dressing for salad, add a few spoonfuls of ground flax seeds. You can also mix them into stew, chili, or soup to make them even heartier. You could even add ground flax seeds to nutritional shakes or milkshakes! If you'd like a low-gluten baked good, replace 10 to 15% of the flour with ground flax seeds. To cut some of the fat, use 3 parts of ground flax seed for every 1 part of butter or oil. For example, if you're making muffins that call for 1/2 cup of butter, use 1 1/2 cups (375 g) of ground flaxseed instead.
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Use a grinder to reduce seeds to a powder for more nutritional benefits. Use ground flax seeds as filler for burgers, patties, or meatloaf. Blend ground flax seeds into smoothies, salad dressings, or soup. Use ground flax seed to replace flour or fat when you bake.
Article: This includes flakes or freeze-dried foods. Some fish foods will be marketed as being for bettas but could still cause digestion problems because of indigestible fillers and a lack of moisture. These pellet foods absorb water and expand in the fish's stomach to 2 or 3 times their original size. Some bettas will have bad reactions, potentially developing problems with constipation or bladder disorders. If dried foods are the only thing available, soak them in a glass of water for a few minutes before feeding them to your betta. This will expand the pellet to its full size before the betta digests it. Do not overfeed your betta and cut its portion if you notice abdominal bloating. You may want to switch to live foods if your betta is consistently bloated. Fish pellets or flake containers often say "Feed what your fish will eat in 5 minutes or until it stops eating." This does not apply to betta fish. In the wild, their instinct is to eat as much as possible because they don't know when their next meal is coming. Overfeeding can also lead harm the water quality and cause obesity.
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Avoid overuse of dry food. Soak dried pellets. Don't always follow the directions on food labels.
Article: Until you are able to get the cat to the veterinarian for a checkup, it is best to handle the cat while you wear protective clothing. Wear thick gloves, a long-sleeved shirt and long pants to minimize the chance of getting scratched or bitten. After you've been petting the cat with a spoon for a while, try sneaking your hand under the spoon and petting the cat. Only pet the cat's shoulders and head. Don't get anywhere near its underside. A cat will be very defensive if it feels threatened. Only when your cat fully trusts you will you be able to pet its belly. Use a towel or blanket to pick up the cat. Do this after you've pet the cat a few times. Choose a time when the cat seems calm and relaxed. It can take a long time to get to this stage. It really depends on the cat. Some cats will never be truly tamed enough to pick up. If the cat struggles when you hold it, let it go. You may end up getting scratched or bitten. You might also undo all your hard work getting to this point.
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Wear protective clothing. Use your hand to pet the cat. Try picking up the cat.