Benefits of Flax Seed Oil And How Your Hand Wheat Grinder Can Help

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Flax seeds come from a blue flowering plant that originated in Europe. The seeds are a little bigger than sesame and have a smooth texture. Flax seeds have a nutty, earthy flavor and a slight crunch to them. To take advantage of the health benefits, it is usually not eaten whole but ground to allow the nutrients to absorb naturally. Ground flax seeds can also have some crunch, depending on how coarse it is milled. While it is what comes from the flower the true benefits come from the oil.

There are numerous benefits of flax seed oil. The most documented benefits are all about the Essential Fatty Acids, including omega 3s. Deficiency of omega 3s can lead to many serious health concerns. In fact the FDA has raved about the benefits of flax seed oil and Omega 3s when it agreed that, "Flax seed oil is the best known vegetable source of omega 3s. These fats help produce prostaglandins that maintain healthy skin, joints and cell membrane structure as well as promote cardiovascular and nervous system health." According to a document put out by FITNESS LABS Nutrition Corporation in 2004 found on the FDA web site, some the more specific health problems omega 3s can help with are: coronary heart disease, arthritis, cancer, skin problems, and stress.

It is also a natural laxative that is able to help those with sensitive stomachs. It helps eliminate stomach acids, it soothes stomach ulcers and bowel problems, and it lubricates and absorbs toxins therefore preventing toxic buildup.

As noted previously, the benefits are not available without first grinding the seeds. Most electric grain mills do not have the capability of grinding flax, or any other oily grains and seeds. One of the best ways you can grind flax seeds is with a good quality hand wheat grinder.

The best hand grain grinders have the option of attaching stainless steel burrs instead of stone milling heads. This allows the hand grain mill to grind oily seeds. Simply take it, attach the stainless steel burrs and grind away! Now, instead of buying flax seed oil in a bottle, you can buy the seeds and produce your own personal oil.

Milled flax seed can be put in nearly anything. Put it in your protein shake or smoothie and derive even more nutritious value from the mix. Sprinkle it on cottage cheese or over a baked potato, add it to soup or yogurt, or add it to bread and other recipes. With its tasty nutty flavor it can be added to nearly any food.

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