milled flax seed or flax oil ???

[benapollo]

Hi,

which is better

Milled flax seed or flax seed oil

I have tried flax seed oil and personally hated it (taste that is) but i need to get more healthy fats in my diet so this would really help me.

thanks in advance

 

[Q54321]

cut and pasted from the web.

Flax seed contains flax seed oil in its freshest form. Consuming 1/4 cup of flax seed provides you with the Omega 3 equivalent of approx. 17 (1000 mg) flax oil capsules.

I think that is just more than a tablespoon, you may want to check that as I'm just guestamating.

Compared to flax seed oil, flax seed contains 98% more anti-cancer lignans and 97% more fiber (soluble & insoluble). The combination of lignans, fiber and Omega 3 help lower cholesterol, control blood pressure, reduce weight, relieve PMS and menopause symptoms and deter diabetes.

Flax seed delivers the full benefits of Omega 3, 6 & 9 EFA’s, plus all of the fiber, protein, lignans (an anti-cancer agent), vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are important nutrients for overall good health.

great link for info on flax seed.
http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=81#descr


I'd probably do both. use the oil for salad dressings or mixed in smoothies/protein shakes and grind the flax seeds fresh and put on cereals, or just mixed in a glass of water.

 

[muscelove]

The milled is better IMO. I feel as though its more pure and it provides fiber, If you benefit from that.

 

[benapollo]

thanks for both replies and the web site link it was very helpfull