The seeds should be toasted over medium heat and ground in a seed grinder just before use so as to preserve as much flavor as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole seed may be eaten as a delicious snack either salted or sweetened. They can also be used whole or crushed as a garnish over desserts, salads, yogurt, ice cream, shakes, cereal, and smoothies among other similar food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seeds are also found as ingredients in baked products including cakes, bread, buns, muffins, and biscuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health and Nutritional Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due to the possible risk of cyanogen-glycosides toxicity, eating raw flax seed is not recommended. The seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as \u03b1-linolenic acid, and monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are packed with minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. They are a great source of dietary fiber, fats and oils, protein, and carbohydrates. The seeds contain no cholesterol and provide 534 calories per 100 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flaxseed is rich in B-complex vitamins including folates, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamin. They are also a great source of vitamin E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for minerals, the seeds are rich in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and copper. They contain good amounts of potassium and a little sodium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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