Flaxseeds

    • Also available as flaxseed oil
    • Can be used in salads
    • Available year round
    • 1 TBS ground flaxseeds & 3 TBS water can replace an egg in baking
    • 10g of Flaxseed diet = 1% reduction in total Cholesterol & 1.5% reduction in LDL
    • Should be refrigerated or stored in sealed containers to maintain freshness
  • Flaxseeds are seeds about the size of a sesame seed that contain high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. They can be brown or yellow in color and have a crunchy, chewy texture with a nutty flavor.
  • Health Benefits

    Rich in alpha linolenic acid, an Omega-3 also found in fish oil, the seeds are known to have anti-inflammatory benefits helping to reduce conditions of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraine headaches. The richness of the Omega-3 can also protect bones, as well as, protect against heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers.
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