Flax seed shown to your left has a beautiful flower. Grown in the Upper Midwest of the United States and Central Canada. These areas have just the right type of soil to grow flax seed. There is brown flax seed and golden flax seed. The brown flax is grown for use of linseed oil in paint products. The golden flax is grown for the food market. There are many uses for this type of flax seed. It can be used in baked products , snack items such as yogurt. I like to add mine to my morning cereal, a great way to start the day. It has a nutty flavor ,it is packed with nutrients, and is essential to your health.

Flax Seed comes in many varieties. We are committed to top quality flax seed and our name (Gold Flax Seed) says it all. Remember, not all flax seed is created equal!
Stringent growing criteria produces the best hybrid seed. Our Golden Flax Seed is the “Designer Flax Seed” and was created by South Dakota & North Dakota State Universities. Our Flax Seed yields high levels of Omega 3 oil, Protein 10g and Fiber 11g per ¼ cup serving. Also, Golden Flax Seed is not genetically modified.

What’s So Important About Flax Anyway?

Flax Seed has two nutritional components that are beneficial to your health and well being, omega-3 oils and fiber. These two components are major disease fighters, such as cancer,strokes, and heart disease.

Below is a list of why you should be adding flax seed to your daily diet.

~Increases metabolic rate – helps with weight loss
~Reduces body fat
~Increases energy and vitality, enhances performance
~Reduces muscle soreness
~Increases utilization of oxygen and other nutrients
~Brain food - Omega 3 fatty acids contribute to treatment of depression
~Increases sense of calmness under stress
~Reduces threat of blood clots
~Relieves menopause and PMS symptoms
~Protects against hormone sensitive cancers of breast and prostate
~Studies show lowers blood cholesterol levels
~Helps lower high blood pressure
~Helps control blood sugar levels
~Eases inflammatory tissue conditions, including arthritis
~Alleviates dry skin, eczema and psoriasis
~Enhances immune system
~Helps kidneys excrete water and sodium
~Helps with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
~Natural laxative

So what did you think of that list! Do you suppose you can benefit your health in so many ways? We need Omega-3 in our daily lives, flax seed is the richest source of Omega -3. Our body needs it to survive. Our bodies can not manufacture Omega-3, it looks outside for sources. Many health foods we consume , like broccoli, have Omega- 3. The bad news is that it takes eaing pounds instead of just a few ounces to get a healthy dose of Omega-3 in our diet.

Don't Panic! Our flax seed offers us 48% of its total fat content as Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil, has a good source of Omega-3 but you will have to eat a 1 pound , as for flax seed 1/4 cup is all you need. You also can't blend it with fish, like you can with baked products , yogurt, cereal and so on.

How Do I Eat Flax Seed?

Great Question! The best to consume flax seed is by grinding the seed right before you consume it. You can use a coffee bean grinder , if you have one, or I have them on this website also. Make sure and grind it for about 30-45 seconds. Then just spinkle it or mix with whatever food of choice. Here are a few examples, shakes, sport drinks, yogurt and cereal. Some people also like to mix with burgers, salads, soups etc.

Another option, if you don't have time to grind your own. We have available the cold milled form. It is ready to go in sprinkle form. However, over time the flax seed starts to lose some of its Omega-3 . To get the most from you flax seed consume it while it is fresh. The Omega-3 can last 2-3 years in the seed form. Store the ground seed in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer. You will alwasy have the benefit though of the fiber that the seed offers you.

Flax Seed Nutritional Chart

Serving size: 25 grams, or ¼ cup ground flax seed
Calories………………………………. 140
Calories from fat……………………... 90
Total fat………………………………. 10 grams
Saturated fat………………………… 1 gram
Cholesterol……………………………. 0 grams
Sodium………………………………... 5 grams
Total Carbohydrates…………………… 7 grams
Dietary fiber…………………………. 4 grams
Sugar………………………………… 0 grams
Protein…………………………………. 5 grams

Just a 1/4 cup of Golden Flax Seed contains as many lignans as.....

.....90 pounds of cabbage
.....82 pounds of bananas
.....75 pounds of strawberries
.....25 pounds of broccoli
.....12 pounds of wheat

Good Flax Seed with plenty of fiber and oil will start crunchy and then be gummy. Not all flax seeds are created equal. Our flax seed is grown in North Dakato,

Go to the Flax Seed Product Page and Try Some Today!

Information provided on this website is derived from the writings of doctors and research scientists and is not meant to replace the services of your physician, but only to offer educational information.