Benefits of Flax Seed

Each morning before I consume anything, I put about 1 1/2-2 Tbsp of flax seeds in my coffee grinder and grind them.  I then add it to a cup of water or juice, stir and drink it down.

Flax seed makes me feel full and it has so many health benefits!  It also curbs sweet cravings!  Flax has omega 3 fatty acids and is recognized as one of the richest sources of essential fatty acids (EPA's).   

Cholesterol/heart-Flax has shown to reduce the total cholesterol, including the LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Diabetes-Flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and sugars.
Cancer-Flax seed is high in phytochemicals, including many antioxidants.  It is high in alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which has been found to help fight cancer.  (Flax seed has been proven to be very beneficial against colon, prostrate and breast cancer!)
Menopausal symptoms-Flax helps stabilize hormones and fights depression.  Flax has a mood boosting property-DHA.
Weight Loss-Flax seed reduces cravings, gives a feeling of fullness and also speeds up metabolism.  It also increase energy and stamina, and a feeling of well being.
Constipation/diarrhea/irritable bowl (IBS)-Flax is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber.  Flax seed also adds substance to the stool.

Truly the list goes on and on, but these are a few of the main things flax seed is good for.
 
When buying Flax seed, freshness is of great importance.  I buy the seeds and store them in a ceramic container with a tight sealed lid.  I then grind only what I use at the time.  I would never buy pre-ground flax seed!

For the kiddos, I sometimes add it to smoothies, oatmeal, or things I can hide it in!

What an amazing seed God made!  It is a great source of fiber, lignans (antioxidants) and Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)!

***If you are interested in buying flax seed and or a coffee grinder:  in the red box above click on "click HERE to get to our store" will get you to a place you can order it.  I put it under "Our Favorite Health items" and also under the category called, "Food".

Other places to buy it is at: various health food stores or Cash Wise in the Natural health food section in the bulk food section, etc...

HAPPY FLAX SEED GRINDING!!!