Organic Golden Flax Seed Powder (Flaxseed Meal) 300g

The RAWGANIQ™ Difference

Raw and certified organic, our flax seeds are grown in a centuries long pure environment, free of pesticides and herbicides. The Inner Mongolian plateaus have long been known for Organic agricultural traditions.

• Certified organic to EU and NOP standards (view certificates)
• Directly imported from the processing plants of our growers, thus reducing handling and minimizing nutrient loss
• Packed and processed in GMP/HACCP certified and FDA-approved facility  (view certificate)
• Lab analysis to ensure your safety (Click “lab analysis” tab to learn more)

Description

Golden flax seed powder is light brown in colour and has a fairly neutral smell. It is naturally gluten free and is full of essential fibre which provides bulk to your digestive system.

Flaxseed powder comprises approximately 28% total dietary fibre by weight, including both soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre can help lower blood cholesterol levels and help moderate blood sugar, while insoluble fibre moves the stool through the colon more quickly, helping bowel movements and improving laxation.

Flaxseed is one of the richest plant sources of lignans, providing up to 800 times more lignans than most other foods. Lignans are phytoestrogens – compounds that have been shown in studies of animals and in early human clinical trials to help protect against certain kinds of cancer, particularly cancers of the breast and colon, by blocking tumour formation.

Flaxseed contains about 20% protein and has an amino acid profile similar to that of soybean protein which is considered to be one of the most nutritious of the plant proteins.

Health Benefits:

• May improve cholesterol and lower triglycerides
• May lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease
• May help control blood sugar levels
• May aid weight aid loss through appetite control
• May promote regular bowel movements
• Anti-inflammatory properties

How to Use:

Add 1-2 tabelspoons of flaxseed powder to whole grain porridges or sprinkle on salads and on rolls, muffins, bagels, and breads prior to baking to give a pleasing appearance and added crunch. Flaxseed powder can also be used as flour replacements and folded into bread doughs before baking. It can also be used as egg replacer in baking by adding some water to obtain the egg like consistency.

Adding flaxseed powder to your regular smoothie or protein shake will also help with adding protein, essential fats and fibre into your diet.

References:                          

http:// whfoods.com
http:// authoritynutrition.com