Flax Seeds (Certified Organic) - 2 lbs. Flax seeds are one of the oldest foods known to man. Remnants of flax seeds were found in an excavation in southeastern Turkey dating back almost 9000 years! Today, flax seeds are gaining consumer interest because of their high nutrient content. Flax oil derived from flax seeds is one of the highest known sources of soluble fiber, magnesium, zinc and linolenic acid (an Omega-3 fatty acid). The Omega-3 content of the oil is typically 52%. Flax seeds also provide protein, mucilage, phytosterols and plant lignans. Nutrition Info
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Product Details:
Product Length:
2.75 inches
Product Width:
5.5 inches
Product Height:
9.5 inches
Product Weight:
2.4 pounds
Package Length:
2.0 inches
Package Width:
2.0 inches
Package Height:
2.0 inches
Average Customer Rating:
based on 5 reviews
Label Information:
Ingredients:
Calories (120 -), Calories From Fat (70 g), Total Fat (8 g, 12%), Saturated Fats (1 g, 5%), Cholesterol, Sodium (8 g, 1%), Total Carbohydrate (8 g, 3%), Dietary Fiber (5 g, 20%), Sugars, Protein (5 g), Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium (6%), Iron (15%), Magnesium (25%), Zinc (15%)
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17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
MONUNSATURATED MOTHER LODE -- BUT THE GOLDEN FLAX MAY BE EVEN BETTER FOR JUST .20 CENTS MORE!Mar 27, 2006
By Heather L. Parisi
"Robert and Heather Parisi"
VERY HIGH IN INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT MONOUNSATURATED FATS!,
IN A NUTSHELL: SUPER FOOD SUPPLEMENT LIKE BREWER'S YEAST - LECITHIN - WHEAT GERM or COD LIVER OIL
Over 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Polyunsaturated Fat! --
And -- over 20 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Saturated Fat!
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL ---
Flax Seed is a nutritionally complex food. Flax Seed contains a very a high concentration of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) an omega-3 essential fatty acid plus fiber, lignan and many naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Increasingly, recent studies have revealed that Flax Seed does help reduce serum cholesterol levels, fights cancer and controls blood glucose levels.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO BUY WHOLE FLAX SEEDS & THEN GRIND THEM:
Buying flax seed unground, keeps it fresh, and retains all the nutrients while on the shelf. However, it is important to grind the flax in a coffee grinder before using, otherwise the flax seed will most likely pass through your digestive system intact, and you will not have received the benefits of consuming them.
It is important to AVOID ground flax, since no matter how wholesome, and fresh the flax was when it was ground, it loses its nutrient value, and turns rancid very quickly, even when purchased in a vacuum sealed container. In essence, a vacuum sealed container is only useful if you use all the flax as soon as the container is opened. That of course assumes that it was sealed as soon as it was ground in the first place.
FYI - Traditionally, "Golden Flax" is higher in oil than the ordinary yellow flax which is traditionally higher in fiber.
BOTTOM LINE: ONE OF SEVERAL BRANDS I CONSUME DAILY - BUT I PICK GOLDEN WHEN I CAN GET IT!
This "Now Flax" is an organic food supplement which can enhance human health when used daily, and a truly excellent value. However, given a choice, I would spend the extra .20 cents and choose the "Golden Flax" product because Golden Flax is traditionally higher in the beneficial oils that are the reason for consuming flax in the first place.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
VERY HIGH IN INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT MONOUNSATURATED FATS!Mar 25, 2006
By Heather L. Parisi
"Robert and Heather Parisi"
IN A NUTSHELL: SUPER FOOD SUPPLEMENT LIKE BREWER'S YEAST or LECITHIN
Over 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Polyunsaturated Fat! -- And -- over 20 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Saturated Fat!
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL ---
Golden Flax Seed ?is a nutritionally complex food. Flax Seed contains a very a high concentration of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) ?an omega-3 essential fatty acid ?plus fiber, lignan and many naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Increasingly, recent studies have revealed that Flax Seed does help reduce serum cholesterol levels, fights cancer and controls blood glucose levels.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO BUY WHOLE FLAX SEEDS & THEN GRIND THEM:
Buying flax seed unground, keeps it fresh, and retains all the nutrients while on the shelf. However, it is important to grind the flax in a coffee grinder before using, otherwise the flax seed will most likely pass through your digestive system intact, and you will not have received the benefits of consuming them.
It is important to AVOID ground flax, since no matter how wholesome, and fresh the flax was when it was ground, it loses its nutrient value, and turns rancid very quickly, even when purchased in a vacuum sealed container. In essence, a vacuum sealed container is only useful if you use all the flax as soon as the container is opened. That of course assumes that it was sealed as soon as it was ground in the first place.
FYI - Traditionally, "Golden Flax" is higher in oil than the ordinary yellow flax which is traditionally higher in fiber.
BOTTOM LINE: ONE OF SEVERAL BRANDS I CONSUME DAILY
This "Now Golden Flax" is an organic food supplement which can enhance human health when used daily, and a truly excellent value.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
CONFUSING ILLUSTRATIONJan 23, 2007
By Lynn Hoffman, author:The Short Course in Beer The item described is one pound of flax seed, the item in the picture is one pound of flaxseed meal. Flax seed meal becomes rancid quickly, so this is not a product to buy over the internet. Whole seed is a better purchase.
Still, Flax seeds are a pretty good addition to a diet. They have a wonderfully nutty taste that adds character to baked goods and hot cereal. They are very high in soluble fibre and can be toasted in a skillet or incorporated in the crust of breads.
There are a few things you should know before buying this product however:
* flax seed meal goes rancid easily. you can tell if rancidity has set in by a slightly bitter taste to the meal. The best way to incorporate flax in your diet is to buy fresh whole seeds from a source that turns them over frequently and grind them yourself.(a small electric coffee grinder that you can buy on Amazon will do the trick.) Flax seed oil is even more perishable.
* the fatty acids in flax are no substitute for the EFA's in fish or fish oil. The ratio of 3's to 6's is way too high and research has established that most of us do not convert one to the other.
* when you first start to add flax to your diet, be sure to drink a lot of water.
--Lynn Hoffman, author of THE NEW SHORT COURSE IN WINE and the forthcoming novel bang BANG from Kunati Books.ISBN 9781601640005
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Good ProductOct 23, 2007
By Kevin T. Gardiner The product came in great condition and on time. The shipping price, however, was a bit exorbitant.
Flax SeedsJan 21, 2010
By Max Unbelievable price and low shipping. Not only that, but its organic. Definitely the way to go when you stock up on your health foods.
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