Question 1

is flaxseed beneficial?

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Yes: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease.  Because your body can digest ground flaxseed better than whole flaxseed, the ground flaxseed is preferable.  This will provide more of the benefits from the lignans and the omega – 3 –fatty acids in the flaxseed. With flaxseed oil, it is quite important that it be cold pressed.

Question 2

does flaxseed taste good?

Accepted Answer

Not much flavor: Flax seed are small and do not have much flavor. They can provide a nice crunch when added to foods such as breads and cereals. They are a great source of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids.

Question 3

what is the benefits of flaxseed?

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Flax seed: High in fiber and omega 6 fatty acids.

Question 4

how can i make flaxseed taste better?

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Flaxseed: You can add flaxseed to yogurt, smoothies, beverages, cereal &amp; even to ground meats. Be creative.

Question 5

wht is flaxseed good for for the body?

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Flaxseed: It is good because it contains good kind of fats essential for the correct function of your system and also prevents cardiac diseases like heart attacks. It would also help decrease the amount of bad kind of fat in your blood.

Question 6

help please! is flaxseed good for you?

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Yes: It is an "a". 1 serving (1 tbs) is only 33 calories, has 2.7 g of fiber, 0 mg of cholesterol and 0.4 g of monounsaturated fat (good fat). It even has 2 g of protein!

Question 7

is ground flaxseed a grain or whole grain.

Accepted Answer

No- not a grain: Ground flaxseed is a seed, not a grain. Whereas 75-90% of the calories found in grains come from carbohydrates, only about 20% of calories in flaxseeds come from carbs- the rest is (healthy) fats and proteins.
Only eat freshly ground flaxseed or it is likely to contain rancid oils.
See http://whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice;dbid=81.

Question 8

what is the benefit of flaxseed in your diet?

Accepted Answer

Many: There’s some evidence it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, breast/colon/prostate cancer, stroke, & diabetes. Eating flaxseed daily may help your cholesterol levels, too.   Pregnant women and possibly breastfeeding mothers should not supplement their diets with ground flaxseed.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: flaxseed?

Accepted Answer

Nutritious seed: The seed of the flax plant is very high in omega 3 fatty acids which are beneficial for health.  They are most nutritious if  1-2  t are soaked in 2-4 t of water and blended into a drink or added into food. Ground flaxseeds are a nutritious source of fiber that can be added to food.  They come as golden or brown. Their nutty taste make a delicious addition to foods like bread or crackers.

Question 10

had there any research been done on sprouted flaxseeds?

Accepted Answer

Pubmed: A good way is to go to PubMed, and search for the terms you are interested in. Another way to find out is to go to Google Scholar and do a search.

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