Flax seeds is one of the most concentrated plant sources of omega-3 fats.
Health benefits:
- In addition to high levels of omega -3, Flax seed is high in fiber.
Uses:
- Flaxseed is found in many foods from crackers to frozen waffles to oatmeal.
- It can be sprinkled on fruit, salad, cereal and yoghurt, & ground to make a very healthy addition to smoothie mixes & breakfast cereals.
Nutritional information per 100 gr of Flax Seeds
- Energy: 534 kcl
- Protein: 18.29 gr
- Total fat: 42.16 gr
- Saturated fat: 3.66 gr
- Carbohydrates: 28.88 gr
- Fiber: 27.3 gr
- Calcium: 255 mg
- Iron:5.73 mg
- Selenium: 13.5 mcg
- Phosporus: 81 3mg
- Magnesium: 392 mh
- Vitamin C: 0.6 mg
- Vitamin E: 19.95 mg
- Vitamin K:4.3 ug