Pear Flaxseed Drink – Dry Skin Remedy

|Karen Fischer

1 DAY’S SUPPLY FOR ONE ADULT, PREPARATION TIME 3 MINUTES

If you suffer from dry skin, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis or salicylate sensitivity then this is the skin hydrating, salicylate-free drink for you. Pear Flaxseed Drink contains omega-3 rich flaxseed oil with a twist… It is teamed with lecithin which acts like an oil emulsifier to make it easier for your body to utilise the omega-3 oils. Drink this daily to gradually increase skin hydration and reduce rash symptoms. 

TIP: If you have a Nutribullet or Thermomix you can use 1 ripe pear (peeled), instead of canned pears or pear juice. Pre-freeze the pears to make a slushie-like drink. Halve the amounts if serving this drink to small children.

You will need:

1 ½ cups chilled water
1 cup tinned pear slices (juice drained), or freshly juiced pear
1 tablespoon lecithin granules, photo below (use non-GMO soy or sunflower lecithin)
1-4 teaspoons organic flaxseed oil (see notes)

 Lecithin

Method

Combine the chilled water, pear, lecithin and flaxseed oil in a blender. Blend for 30 seconds on high or until smooth.

Notes

  • Begin on a low dose of flaxseed oil and each day increase the amount until you reach 3-4 teaspoons (adult dose). 
  • If serving this drink to a child, halve the amount of lecithin and flaxseed oil etc. You will need about 1-2 flaxseed oil capsules. Pierce the capsule and squeeze the oil into the drink before blending.
  • Flaxseed oil is freshest when bought in capsule form. Keep flaxseed oil in the refrigerator at all times and you can store lecithin granules in the refrigerator too if the weather is hot.
  • Pears a re low in salicylates but the skin contains salicylates.

This recipe is from The Healthy Skin Diet. More recipes are listed on our blog posts.

Pear Flaxseed Drink Recipe  Printable PDF 

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Frequently asked questions

Does food allergy trigger eczema?

Food allergy and eczema are closely linked, and allergies can absolutely make eczema worse, but they're often not what starts it in the first place. In fact, research suggests the reverse may be more accurate: eczema itself may come first and increase the risk of developing food allergies, rather than the other way around (Tsakok et al. 2016). One study found that babies with eczema were up to six times more likely to become
sensitised to foods compared to those without eczema. In children with established eczema, up to 66% showed food sensitisation, with confirmed food allergy in up to 81% of cases (Tsakok et al. 2016).

If you or your child has a diagnosed food allergy, those foods should be avoided for now. For additional guidance, the Food Intolerance Diagnosis (FID) Program in The Eczema Detox book can help identify food intolerances that do not show up in allergy tests (see next FAQ).
Do food allergy tests help eczema?

Skin prick tests and other food allergy tests including blood tests and patch tests can be unreliable on their own, so an oral food
challenge (supervised by an allergy specialist if you are prone to anaphylaxis), is the most accurate way to confirm whether you or your child is reacting to a particular food. For additional guidance, the FID Program in The Eczema Detox book can help you to identify your personal triggers.
About the authors

Ren Karen Fischer is a nutritionist, mother of two, and award-winning author of seven books, including the bestsellers The Eczema Diet and The Eczema Detox. Fischer is also a peer-reviewed published researcher, and is currently undertaking eczema research as part of a Master's by Research at Bond University. Combining clinical research with real-world experience, she is dedicated to advancing evidence-based care for eczema.

Nutritionist Bonnie Taylor holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree and helps people with eczema identify their individual triggers through the FID Program. Taylor has worked alongside Fischer for many years and offers nutrition consultations by appointment.