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Flax Seeds

Health BENEFITS of Flax Seeds:

High in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • promotes a strong digestive system
  • supports the production of hydrochloric acid
    (see full list here)

High in Copper

  • aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
  • helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
  • assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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High in Manganese

  • helps the body absorb calcium
  • important for strong bones and joints
  • supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Omega-3 Fats (ALA)

  • necessary for the repair phase of the immune system
  • promote good brain function and mental health
  • help reduce chronic inflammation
    (see full list here)

High in Lignans (Phytonutrients)

  • help reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease
  • fight against estrogen-dependent cancers
  • feed the good bacteria in your gut and support detoxification

High in Fermentable Fiber (Prebiotic)

  • feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut 
  • aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
  • helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 tablespoon ground flax seeds = approximately 50 calories)

20%
Carbohydrates
13%
Protein
67%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds)

2.7g
Carbohydrates

1.7g
Protein

4g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds)

2.6g
Fiber*

.1g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds)

.1g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.