Flax Seed Powder
Flaxseed comes in many forms. It is available in capsules, powder, oil and seeds. A good idea is buying whole flax seeds and grinding them into a course powder in a coffee grinder or food processor. When buying flax seed capsules look on the label for "cold pressed", "expeller-pressed" or "fresh pressed". Flax seed regardless of the form used, is best kept in the refrigerator.
Many supermarkets carry goods that have already added flax seed: Omega 3 eggs, Optimum cereal, and certain breads, bagels, and waffles. Some ways to use flax seed powder would be in bread or muffin making, sprinkled on foods like salads and cereals, or used in cooking and baking. It provides a nutty flavour and also increases the nutritional and health benefits of the final product. Another way to add flax seed to your diet would be to supplement with flax seed oil or flax seed capsules. Whole flax seeds are hard to crack even with careful chewing and therefore not recommended.
In general, one to two tablespoons (30g) of flaxseed powder a day. The recommended dose of flax seed capsule and oil varies slightly depending on the manufacturer. Most brands recommend 3 capsules or a tablespoon (15ml) of oil per day.
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