Bob's Red Mill 5 Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In the 8th
century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of
flaxseed that he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. Now,
thirteen centuries later, some experts say we have preliminary research
to back up what Charlemagne suspected.
Although flaxseed meal contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes
its primary healthy reputation to three of them: omega-3 essential
fatty acids, lignans and fiber. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are good
fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Two tablespoons
of our Flaxseed Meal offers 2430 mg of omega-3s. Lignans have both
plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75 to 80
times more lignans than other plant foods. Flaxseed Meal is high in
dietary fiber containing both the soluble and insoluble types. It's also
a powerful natural cholesterol controller. Our Flaxseed Meal is freshly
milled to preserve the natural oils and nutrients.
Flaxseed meal can provide a nutritional punch to many baked goods. Add
flaxseed meal to bread, pancakes, muffins, bars, cookies and other
recipes for extra nutrition and a nutty flavor. Replace oil or
shortening in a recipe with ground flaxseed. Substitute flaxseed at a
3:1 ratio for best results. Use flaxseed meal as an egg replacer in
recipes for muffins, cakes, cookies, and pancakes. Use one tablespoon of
flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons of liquid to replace each egg called
for in the recipe. Reduce the flour in a recipe by up to 25 percent and
replace it with ground flaxseed.