Flax seed has become a buzzword in our society, as we are becoming more conscious about our health and wellness. This seed is highly recommended for general well being and whole body nutrition. The seeds are also considered as the nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids - one of the vital requirements for the health of all body systems. At first glance flax seeds look like sesame seeds that are used on hamburger buns. The color is generally yellow, while some flax seeds come in brown color. However, the color of flax seeds doesn't change their nutritional value. Whatever the color is, flax seeds bear all the nutritional ingredients
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You can eat whole flax seeds but you need to chew them good to break them up. Your stomach will not dissolve whole flax seeds and many of them will come out in your stools. Chew about a tablespoon in the morning. Then drink 8 oz of water. Make sure if you chew flax seeds that you drink water since the seed expand and become gelatinous. There are brown and golden colored flax seeds. The golden cost more but there is not difference in their nutritional value. You can grind them up in a grinder and add them to your smoothies.
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