Canadian Golden Flax Seeds

Nutrition Facts

• Monounsaturated fatty acids and Omega 3 essential fatty acids
• Dietary fibre (soluble and insoluble)
• Phytoestrogens (lignans)
• Vitamin E
• Vitamins of the B complex
• Iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc and selenium

Health Benefits

• Boost cardiovascular health
• Fight constipation
• Help regulate blood cholesterol levels
• Protect against cancer
• Help balance female hormones
• Protect against diabetes Type II
• Help to reduce weight

Nutrition Analysis

The nutrition analysis shows that 100 g of flaxseed contain 534 calories, 18.3 g protein, 28.9 g carbohydrate, 42.2 g fat (3.7 g saturated, 7.5 g monounsaturated and polyunsaturated 28.7 g) and 27.3 g of fibre.

How to eat

You can consume flaxseeds…

• Adding them whole or ground (for better absorption) in salads, cereals, yogurt, home-made smoothies, to energy bars and pastries.
• Using them as substitutes in recipes containing egg
• Using them as a thickening factor in various sauces.