FLAXSEED SHOULD BE GROUND

The following information is from Toby Smithson, RD, Spokesperson for American Dietetic Association:  Flaxseed should be used ground.  Grinding flaxseed means you will absorb more of the nutritional benefits - including omega 3s.  The whole seeds may pass through your system undigested.  

Tip: Use a coffee grinder to grind whole seeds.  Whole seeds may be kept in the refrigerator for several months.  Grind as needed to sprinkle on cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, salads, soups.

Personal tip from Linda: I use ground flaxseed all the time to replace some of the fats in butter, shortening, etc in baking.

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