Pural Ground Flaxseed 250g

Flaxseed from organic agriculture.
May contain traces of gluten, sesame, and soy.

Nutritional information per 100g:
Energy 1167 KJ / 279 kcal
Protein 20.6 g
Carbohydrates 45 g
Fats 1.4 g

Unit price: 10.76 EUR/kg

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Flaxseed is an outstanding source of protein and fiber—and it also acts as a health protector.

Most nutrition experts recommend ground over whole flaxseed because the ground form is easier to digest. Whole flaxseed may pass through your intestine undigested, which means you won’t get all the benefits.

Flaxseed’s health benefits come from the fact that it’s high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as phytochemicals called lignans. One tablespoon (7g) of ground flaxseed contains 2g of polyunsaturated fatty acids (includes the omega 3s), 2g of dietary fiber and 37 calories.

Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also help lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol levels, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Because some unripe and raw flaxseed can have certain toxins, keep serving sizes to less than 50 grams (5 tablespoons of whole flaxseed) per day. Alternatively, the seeds can be toasted or used in foods that are cooked or baked, which destroys the toxins.

Tips for including flaxseed in your diet:

• Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to your hot or cold breakfast cereal.
• Add a teaspoon of ground flaxseed to mayonnaise or mustard when making a sandwich.
• Mix a tablespoon of ground flaxseed into an 8-ounce container of yogurt.
• Bake ground flaxseed into cookies, muffins, breads and other baked goods.

Like other sources of fiber, flaxseed should be taken with plenty of water or other fluids. Flaxseed shouldn’t be taken at the same time as oral medications or other dietary supplements. As always, talk with your doctor before trying any dietary supplements.