The Facts on Flax

What is Flax Seed?


Flax Seeds are seeds that come from the Flax plant. They are either brown or golden in color.





















What is Flax Seed used for?


Flax seed is high in Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 has some excellent benefits for our physical bodies as well as mental benefits. Having Omega 3 in your diet will help you with

• Joint Inflammation and Pain
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Heart Health
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Varicose Veins
• Increase Memory and Alertness

If you are like me you when you hear Omega 3 you think of Fish Oil. Human bodies don't make Omega 3 by itself and has to obtain it entirely by eating certain foods. I personally HATE fish. Hate with a captial H :) Even the thought of fish oil in pill form makes me squeamish. So how do I get Omega 3 in my body? By taking Flax Seed.


Also Flax seed is high in fiber and helps your digestive system stay on track. It will help with constipation, bloating and pain.






How do you take Flax Seed?

You can grind up the Flax Seed in a little grinder like a coffee bean grinder or you can eat it whole. You can add the ground flax seed to smoothies or add it to your cereal. Sprinkle it on salad or add it to muffin batter. I also like it in yogurt and cottage cheese.




How much should Flax Seed should you take?

Take 2-4 tablespoons for optimum health benefits.


What are some other benefits from Flax Seed besides Omega 3?

Flax Seed is very high in both Soluble and Insoluble Fiber. In one cup of Flax Seed there is a outstanding amount of 42.3 grams of fiber. If you incorporate the recommended amount that equals 1/4 cup which means roughly you would achieve 10 grams of fiber in your diet from flax seed alone.

Fiber is awesome for digestive needs as well as helping you keep full.

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