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Title: Flaxseed - Info
Yield: 1 Serving

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Instructions

I really trust the info acquired from this source, and after sorting
through a lot of details, here is the bottom line on flaxseed and
nutrition as it is known today:

1) Ground raw flaxseed will certainly deliver the health benefits of the
omega-3 oils, and specifically the EFA, alpha-linolenic acid. Consuming
raw flaxseed is the easiest way to ensure you get your daily portion (2-4
tbsp).

2) There have been several recent studies that indicate that when baked
(350F), ground flaxseeds remain stable. IE, BAKING with ground flaxseeds
seems to still deliver the benefits of alpha-linolenic acid. This is good
news!!

3) Sauteing/frying or heating flaxseed *oil* in any way is NOT
recommended. The oil is very unstable and heat creates a lot of very nasty
things we do not want to ingest. The final stage of heating results in
trans-fatty acids -- definitely not the healthful alpha-linolenic acids we
are seeking.

4) Toasting/roasting/frying flaxseed probably results in too high a temp,
thus rendering it unhealthful.

Tips on storage:

1) Whole Flaxseed is very stable and will keep for 9-12 months.

2) Ground flaxseed is very unstable and should be kept refrigerated and
used within a few days of grinding. (IE, you could ground a week's worth
at once.) Make sure it is kept in an opaque container.

3) Freezing ground flax seed is preferable, and you can keep it that way
for 2-3 months.

4) Flaxseed oil must always be refrigerated in a dark container, and
should never be heated. It is OK to drizzle it over hot foods.

So, enjoy ground flaxseed either raw or in baked goods. But be certain it
is fresh because if it isn't, it can not only fail to deliver the health
benefits, it may become detrimental to your health. It is preferable to
use the seed rather than the oil.

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Per serving: 0 Calories (kcal); 0g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 0g
Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat;
0 Other Carbohydrates

Nutr. Assoc. : 0

Contributor: Ellen C.

Preparation Time: 0:00

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