Organic Brown Flax Seeds 1LB

Brown flax seed have an earthy flavor with a hint of nutty undertones. Although small in size, these crunchy tidbits have multiple health benefits. They have an appealing subtleness and can be included in your breakfast cereal or smoothie, added to main dish or side recipes, used as a topping for salads or incorporated into a variety of baked goods. These are also Kosher as well.

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Health Benefits of Brown Flax Seeds

The term superfood is associated with foods that are exceptionally beneficial to your health. Brown flax seed earns a spot in the superfood category because they may provide support to the heart, digestive system, bones, skin, hair and eyes.

Fiber is an important component of any diet. It provides support to the digestive system, and intestinal tract. Flax seed contains high levels of mucilage which is a gel-forming fiber that is beneficial to the intestinal tract. Adding flax seed to your diet can be beneficial to your hair, nails and skin. Flaxseed is an excellent source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential to anti-aging, hormone balance and healthy cells.

Omega 3 in Flax Seed

An omega 3 known as alpha-linolenic acid or ALA is a necessary acid that our body can’t make on its own. To acquire the health benefits of ALA, you must include foods in your diet that are a source of this important Omega 3. Flax seed is an excellent source and is an easy food to incorporate into your diet.

Flax seed Uses

When you find brown flax seed for sale, you may be inclined to purchase it in bulk amounts because of its nutritional value and versatility. If you do that, it’s essential that you store the seed properly. Due to its high concentration of fatty acids, flaxseed can spoil quickly if not stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Flaxseed must be consumed in a ground state in order to acquire the nutritional benefits associated with it. You can purchase whole flax seed and grind the seed in a coffee grinder to get the amount you need for a recipe. Flax seed can be mixed into oatmeal, yogurt, cereal or a smoothie. You can mix ground flaxseed into a muffin mix, cookie dough, various types of batter such as pancake batter or cake batter. Flaxseed has a nutty flavor. However, the nutty flavor is typically undetectable when the ground seed is incorporated into sweet baked goods. Flaxseed can be added to meatloaf, casserole, spaghetti sauce or other main dish recipes. Ground flax seed can also be used in the breading for meats and vegetables.