Why Flaxseed Meal Gives You More Nutrients Than Flax Seeds
By: Bob's Red Mill | February 28 2018Flaxseed meal consists of ground whole flax seeds and comes with a wide assortment of health benefits. We’re able to digest this ground-up version of the flax more readily than we’re able to digest the seed itself, which means the meal (as opposed to the seed) is what reaches our body more efficiently and supplies us with the optimum dietary benefits such as its anti-inflammatory effects. Whole flaxseed, on the other hand, still can provide us with a large amount of nutrients, but we risk losing some of the value if it is not ground or chewed thoroughly.
Flax is tan or golden in color with an earthy and mildly nutty flavor. It offers insoluble fiber, essential fatty acids, and lignans (a group of polyphenols found in plants). Bob’s Red Mill Ground Flaxseed Meal is milled at low temperatures, which preserves its fresh flavor and nutrition. Two tablespoons of our ground flaxseed meal has 4 grams of good carbohydrates (including 3 grams of dietary fiber) and 2,430 mg of omega-3s.
Flaxseed meal can be added to a variety of baked goods, like bread, pancakes, cookies, and muffins, and even creatively nutritious desserts like “cheesecake” fudge bars and lemon pound cakes.
You can substitute ground flaxseed (3:1 ratio) for oil or shortening, as well as use it in place of portions of flour for various recipes (up to 25%). Perhaps what surprises folks most is that this magical ingredient can even be used to replace eggs. All you have to do is combine the flaxseed meal and water and allow the mixture to sit for roughly 5 minutes before adding it to your recipe as you would with eggs.
If you’re ready to dive into all the health benefits that flaxseed meal has to offer and integrate it into your own daily routine, take a peek at these yummy recipes below!
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