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Seeds, Flax
Flaxseed is the plant kingdom's best source of the essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is converted by the body into DHA and EPA - omega-3 fatty acids that are found primarily in fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel.
In addition to flax's potent omega-3 punch, these tiny seeds are also the richest source cancer-fighting nutrients called lignans.
Because your body can't derive the full benefit of flaxseeds if you consume them whole, grind flaxseed in a coffee grinder.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Candida Diet, Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: ALA Omega-3
- Good Source of: Fiber, Magnesium, Thiamin, Manganese
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Smell flaxseed sold in bulk to ensure its freshness. Rancid flax has an odor like oil-based paint. After purchasing whole flaxseed, transfer to an airtight container and use only as much as you need at a time to ensure maximum nutritional benefits and freshness.
