Flax Seed Oil

There has been a large push for people to consume more omega fatty acids. Flax seed can be an alternative to eatting fish or taking fish oil pills. Flax seeds create an oil known as flax seed / linseed oil. Linseed has been used for paints, furniture polish, and even linoleum flooring, but we are starting to notice the health benefits.

Though it technically isn't a grain it can be used similar to one. It can be ground into flour or left whole to create a whole grain bread. Whole flax seed can be kept for months and its nutritional integrity remains intact. Flax seed oil can go rancid quickly, so it is only good in a ground state for a short amount of time. So having a grain mill and making your own flour may be the best option for optimal nutrition.

Flax is high in protein compared to wheat, and is considerably higher in omega 3 fatty acids. Omega fatty acids are incredibly important for our body. It is believe that omega 3 helps to fight against cancer, help to protect our hearts, and overall aiding of our health. If you want to learn more about the health benefits a good read is The Healing Power Of Flax.

This book makes some very compelling arguments for flax's health benefits.

If you don’t relish the idea of having to keep a grain mill and flax seed around your house there are plenty of flax seed supplements that you can purchase. You can also find pre ground flax seed, but you will need to store this in a refrigerator to keep the oils from going rancid.