Flaxseeds

by on Feb 7, 2012 in Nutrition Bites | 1 comment

Ground Flaxseed

Now that holidays have come and gone we are all being more health conscience due to New Year’s Resolutions! So, I thought I would challenge you to add something into your daily eating habits that will benefit you this year and years to come.

The challenge… drum roll please!

Add the nutty flavor and numerous health benefits of flaxseeds to your diet.

The warm, earthy and subtly nutty flavor of flaxseeds combined with an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids makes them an increasingly popular addition to the diets of many a health conscious consumer. Whole and ground flaxseeds, as well as flaxseed oil, are available throughout the year, which makes it an easy addition to your diet (and makes it easier to make as a lasting New Year’s Resolution).

Flaxseeds are slightly larger than sesame seeds and have a hard shell that is smooth and shiny. Their color ranges from deep amber to reddish brown depending upon whether the flax is of the golden or brown variety. While whole flaxseeds feature a soft crunch, the nutrients in ground seeds are more easily absorbed.

Some call flaxseeds one of the most powerful plant foods in the world. There is evidence that flaxseeds may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. That is quite a tall order for a tiny seed that has been around for years.

So, what do you say- are you up to the challenge?


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