Four Packs Whole Flaxseed £29.95 BUY NOW Whole Flaxseed (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name: Linum usitatissimum) is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Whole Flaxseed is native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India and was probably first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent. Whole Flaxseed was extensively cultivated in ancient Egypt. (New Zealand flax is not related to flax, but was named after it as both plants are used to produce fibers.) Flax plant is an erect annual plant growing to 1.2 m tall, with slender stems. The leaves are glaucous green, slender lanceolate, 20–40 mm long and 3 mm broad. The flowers are pure pale blue, 15–25 mm diameter, with five petals; they can also be bright red. The fruit is a round, dry capsule 5–9 mm diameter, containing several glossy brown seeds shaped like an apple pip, 4–7 mm long. This delicate plant produces tiny seeds that offer a wide variety of terrific health benefits. These health benefits include: Soluble fibers which reduce cholesterol level and therefore lower the risk of heart disease. Alpha linolenic acid and omega-3 fatty acid to help reduce blood thickness diminishing the chances of blood clots. Phytoestrogens which are similar to human estrogen and can be helpful for women during their hormonal cycle or during menopause. Whole Flaxseed has reduced both the number and size of cancerous tumors in both breast and prostate cancer. Whole Flaxseed can easily be added into a normal diet. It can be added to cereals, breads, muffins, pancakes, and cookies. Additionally, it can be mixed well into fluids like juices, smoothies and applesauce, as well as meat dishes and as a salad or sandwich topper like mayonnaise or mustard. Whole Flaxseed may reduce the incidence and size of tumors. One small study by Lillian Thompson, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto, showed that the rate of tumor growth in breast cancer patients was reduced when they consumed 25 grams of flax per day. Whole Flaxseed can be used whole, ground, or in oil forms. Whole Flaxseed can be ground in a coffee grinder, pepper grinders, or a flax seed grinder which can easily be bought online. Whole flax seed offers fiber which is great for the digestive system and for reducing cholesterol. Grinding flax seed allows the digestive tract to absorb the other available nutrients like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and lignans. It is suggested that a combination of both whole and ground flax seed be incorporated into the normal daily diet to get the best health benefits available from flax seed. Lignans may benefit the heart; possess anti-cancer properties and studies performed on mice found reduced growth in specific types of tumors. Initial studies suggest that flaxseed taken in the diet may benefit individuals with certain types of breast and prostate cancers. Flax may also lessen the severity of diabetes by stabilizing blood-sugar levels. There is some support for the use of flax seed as a laxative due to its dietary fiber content though excessive consumption without liquid can result in intestinal blockage. Consuming large amounts of flax seed can impair the effectiveness of certain oral medications, due to its fiber content. Flax seed must be stored properly in all forms. It is extremely sensitive to heat and sunlight. Exposure to either will cause the flax seed to quickly spoil. Store all flax seed in an airtight container in a cool place. Flax is grown both for its seeds and for its fibers. Various parts of the plant have been used to make fabric, dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets and soap. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. Uses Flax seeds come in two basic varieties, brown and yellow or golden, with most types having similar nutritional values and equal amounts of short-chain omega-3 fatty acids. The exception is a type of yellow flax called Linola or solin, which has a completely different oil profile and is very low in omega-3. Although brown flax can be consumed as readily as yellow, and has been for thousands of years, it is better known as an ingredient in paints, fiber and cattle feed. Flax seeds produce a vegetable oil known as flaxseed or linseed oil; it is one of the oldest commercial oils and solvent-processed flax seed oil has been used for centuries as a drying oil in painting and varnishing. One tablespoon of ground flax seeds and three tablespoons of water may serve as a replacement for one egg in baking by binding the other ingredients together. Ground flax seeds can also be mixed in with oatmeal, yogurt, wafer (similar to Metamucil), or any other food item where a nutty flavor is appropriate. Flax seed sprouts are edible, with a slightly spicy flavor. Excessive consumption of flax seeds can cause diarrhea. A good omega 3 / 6 / 9 blend is 2 tablespoons of organic unrefined whole flaxseeds, 1 tablespoon of organic whole pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon of organic whole sunflower seeds. Combine and blend until a powder, add to anything you like other than hot food or take 2 tablespoons straight from the spoon per day. Flax seeds are chemically stable while whole and milled flaxseed can be stored at least 4 months at room temperature with minimal or no changes in taste, smell, or chemical markers of rancidity. Ground flaxseed can go rancid at room temperature in as little as one week. Refrigeration and storage in sealed containers will keep ground flax from becoming rancid for even longer. Raw flax seed contains the chemical hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or cyanogenic glucosides which can be toxic if consumed in large quantities. BUY NOW

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