All this rolled into one food
Many health conscious people are starting to realize what flax
seed can do for their mind and their bodies. The numerous
benefits of flax seed include being able to fight cancer and
heart disease, promote fitness and beauty, reduce hypertension
and arthritis, raise vitamin D levels in the body, and retain
magnesium, phosphate, and calcium levels within the body.
Products that provide only portions of these results are highly
saught after. flax seed is head and shoulders above the rest
because of its ability to provide a large number of positive
results. However, the question often arises of which form of
flax seed is more beneficial to the body. So which is better,
whole flax seed or flax seed oil?
Whole flax seed or oil?
Both whole and oil forms of flax seed have their advantages.
Flax seed oil comes in a very convenient and readily available
form. It also contains a lot of the essential Omega 3 fatty
acids essential for optimum health. Whole flax seed not only
contains the Omega 3 fatty acids, but other nutrients as well
such as protein, dietary fibers, and lignins. So it comes down
to a matter of what recipes and use you are looking for. As an
ingredient oil is very common. As a type of powder or topping
the ground seeds are great.
How to grind the whold seed
Whole flax seed must be ground to digest properly. Small
portable coffee grinders can grind the seed sufficiently for a
great texture. Once ground the seed is used to top almost any
food, cereals, salads and breads. Starter kits can be purchased
that come with a grinder, recipe book and a bag of flax seed.
