Premium Gold Whole Flax Seed | High Fiber Food | Omega 3 | 96oz

This product is fresh, has an expiration date, it is good quality, and the best price. in the market. Because flaxseeds are highly perishable and turn rancid rapidly, you should buy organic whole seeds and grind them yourself just prior to use (avoid pre-ground versions). While flaxseeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fat, they only contain one basic member of the omega-3 fat family. In the case of flaxseeds, virtually all of the omega-3 fat is found in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (often abbreviated "ALA"). This specific kind of omega-3 fat makes up about 50% of the oil in flaxseeds. The omega-3 assembly line starts with ALA. The omega-3 fatty acid ALA, featured in flaxseeds, contains 18 carbons, making it the shortest of the omega-3 fats, and hence the simplest. It retains a position at the beginning of the assembly line with our omega-3 metabolism starting with this compound as a building block. ALA gets elongated into other omega-3 fatty acids. The reason I say that these omega-3 fats "get ready" to turn into other forms is because getting longer is not the only requirement for conversion of one omega-3 to another. A second requirement is what's called "increased desaturation." During this process, the omega-3 fat gets altered chemically so that its carbon atoms are connected together in a new way that provides more reactivity to the fat. This new kind of connection is called double-bonding. For ALA (our starting point for the omega-3 assembly line) to become EPA, two new double bonds must be added in addition to the 2-carbon atom increase in length. The role of other nutrients in omega-3 metabolism The process of lengthening and changing, of elongating and desaturating, the chemical bonds in omega-3 fat is complex, and many nutrients are required to bring it about. To get from ALA to EPA, for example, the required nutrients are: vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium. Nutrient deficiencies can block omega-3 metabolism What happens if an individual is deficient in one or more of the above nutrients? The answer is simple: that individual cannot convert linolenic acid very efficiently into the other longer-chain omega-3 fats. A person with known deficiencies in most of the above-cited nutrients (vitamins B3, B6, C, and the minerals zinc and magnesium) would not be able to get maximum benefit from flaxseeds' omega-3s because he or she would not be able to effectively convert the ALA upward into the other omega-3 fats. Being able to effectively convert ALA upward into these other omega-3 fats is very important to our health, and when we cannot effectively accomplish this task and don't compensate by eating foods that are high in EPA and DHA, we can significantly increase our risk of health problems. For that reason I take Flax Seeds and one capsule 1000mg of Krill Oil per day, which has: Omega-3 fatty acids 230mg, EPA 120mg, and DHA 60mg.

I used to soak them in water to harvest the gel for my hair.

I purchased this huge container because I make microwaveable heat warmers. But I have also discovered how great flax tastes and how good it is for me. Since this is in a hard plastic container with a lid, it's super convenient to use (I don't need to transfer it to a special bag to seal it up). Also, I use my electric coffee grinder (that I bought in the 90's and used twice for coffee!) to pulverize it into a powder! I keep my ground flax in a small, sealed container on my counter and add it to almost everything (my husband has no idea how often he is getting flax in his food). When the container is empty, I scoop out a cupful of flax seeds, press the coffee grinder button and watch the seeds spin around until they become a very fine powder. Then, like any seasoning, I can sprinkle it on the food I cook or bake. Great value and great product.

So many benefits to flax seeds, so it was great to find this size jar for such a good price. These are whole seeds and can be ground in a processor, or coffee grinder, to make it easier to add to recipes. Toss onto a salad, yogurt, smoothies, cereal, mix into breads, cookies, eggs, potatoes, etc... Flax Seeds Are Loaded With Nutrients. ... Flax Seeds Are High in Omega-3 Fats. ... Flax Seeds Are a Rich Source of Lignans, Which May Reduce Cancer Risk. ... Flax Seeds Are Rich in Dietary Fiber. ... Flax Seeds May Improve Cholesterol. ... Flax Seeds May Lower Blood Pressure. ... They Contain High-Quality Protein.

Product is great, but in my last shipment of two of the 6 pound containers the lids were on too tight. I’m a big strong man and I could not get them loose. I ended up squeezing the lids in a shop vice and twisting the bottle just until the lids started to loosen. I should not have to do that. Others will probably give up and return the product, which is a shame because these are nice, fresh flax seeds.

I bought this with the intention of using them myself, but I got mad when my mom was going to buy a pound of ground flax, which she hadn't wanted ground, for more than half what I paid for this. So I made a perfectly logical trade, a roll of toilet paper for the whole six pound box. Her recipe for Goodnight Pudding: 2 tablespoons flax, not ground 1 Tablespoon chia seed, ground 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 2 bananas 1 cup regular yogurt, vanilla flavored Ice to fill the blender jar At least half a cup of corn syrup Blenderize, and split into three cups and a baby dish. Serve. I personally cannot eat the sugar loaded yogurt or the corn syrup. I also do not eat banana, because it is too high in carbohydrate, so I do mine different. 1 cup frozen yogurt (freeze in a tray to have cubes) 1 tablespoon flax 2T dark baking cocoa 1/2 tsp Stevia Banana flavored extract or emulsion 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder Ice to fill 20 oz blender cup Blenderize. If it's too thin, add 1/4th scoop more protein powder and blend again.

This product is amazing. I've long heard about the health benefits of Flax seeds and after trying them for the first time I was hooked because I truly enjoy the taste as well. Ive been making morning health shakes out of fresh fruits and vegetables using the nutribullet and I used to get my flax seeds from a local grocery store. The problem is that the local stores sell Flax seeds in NOT EVEN NEARLY this quantity for the price. Some sell it at less than a tenth of this quantity for even higher prices than Amazon has listed for this 96 oz. I had to use Flax seed sparingly in the past because it was so expensive. With this- I can put several tablespoons worth into my shakes for added flavor and health benefits.This is a great product at an awesome value.

This flax has the highest 5 star rating I've ever seen on Amazon for a health product. Don't be put off by the omega-6 content. It has twice as much omega-3, which is very good ratio. Some omega-3 is processed into DHA which is used to keep the brain working into your senior years. Omega-6 fuels the coagulation process, which is dangerous in excess, but necessary to keep you from bleeding to death from a cut. Research also shows flax lowers the risk of breast & prostate cancer. It stays fresh as a seed for months, but quickly goes rancid as a powder. If you're on a budget, flax is an inexpensive health food.