How do you identify high quality Flax Seed

The best way is to test it yourself.
Is it Shiny?
- Our Flax Seed is between 48-53% oil
- Are they Plump seeds not small and flat?
- Does it taste Sweet and Nutty?
- Does it Crunch and then get Gummy?
- Good Flaxseed with plenty of fiber and oil will start crunchy and then be gummy

What is the difference between organic and non-organic Flax Seed?
- Organic Flaxseed is grown on Organic fields with no nitrogen.
- Non-organic Omega Golden Flax Seed is grown with natural Nitrogen (fertilizer) to provide oxygen, and starve out weeds.
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What is the difference between Golden Flax Seed & Brown Flax Seed?
- There are at least 3 types of Golden Flax Seed. Omega and Carter yellow varieties with High Omega 3, and Solin of Canada a low omega 3 type. NDSU department of plant sciences.
- There is no difference in the nutrient value or taste of high quality Brown or Omega Golden Flax Seed. USDA National Data Base p.5
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What are Flaxseed Lignans (phytoestrogens (phyto=plant))?
- LIGNANs, bind to estrogen receptors in the body. Studies have shown lignans prevent the development of hypercholesterolemic, atherosclerosis, reduces total cholesterol and LDL(bad) cholesterol, and has a tendency to raise HDL(good)-cholesterol. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, and University of Saskatchewan
- Flax Seeds are the richest source of lignans, containing 75-800 times that of 66 other plants American institute for Cancer Research Mayo Clinic Dietitian -Facts on Flax
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What is the difference between Bulk vs. Packaged Flax Seed
- Fresh Flax Seeds maintains the highest processing standards for both bulk and packaged Flax Seed.
- The Flax Seeds are thoroughly filtered, cleaned and untouched by human hands before packaging
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What is the difference between Omega Whole Flax Seed Meal vs. Flax Meal
- Flax Meal is derived from pressing Flax Seeds to obtain Flax Oil and contains little or no oil and about 36% protein
- Omega Whole Flax Seed Meal has a 12 month shelf life while regular Ground Flax Seed begins to deteriorate when ground
- Omega Whole Flax Seed Meal contains all the protein(20%), fiber(30%) and 50% Omega 3 & 6 oils of Whole Flax Seeds in a flour form
- Omega Whole Flax Seed Meal increases Omega-3 fatty acid in eggs by 6 to 8 times
- One Omega 3 Egg is equal to 113g (4oz) of cold water fish as a source of the Omega-3 fatty acids
- Two Omega 3 Eggs supply 40-50% of the daily requirement for Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for men and women

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Why Whole Flax Seed Meal instead of Flax oil?
- The flaxseed has it ALL, the oil, fiber and lignans (phytoestrogens(phyto=plant)), unlike the oil alone.
- 2/3rds. of the fiber in flax seed is insoluble; this promotes regularity, keeping waste moving through the digestive tract, alleviating digestive disorders and helpful in reducing colon cancer risks.
- Oil is costly, and deteriorates with time.
- Pills are also costly. 53 pills = 1 Tablespoon of Omega Golden Flax Seed Meal
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How does Omega Golden Flax Seed Meal lower cholesterol levels?

Omega Golden Flax Seed Meal packs
- 5 times as much fiber as oatmeal
- 75 times the amount of antioxidants in broccoli
- 6 times the phytoestrogens (phyto=plant)of soy!

10g of Flax Seed =
- 1% reduction in total Cholesterol
- 1.5% reduction in LDL cholesterol
The Flax Council of Canada

What amount of Flaxseed should Diabetics take?
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds 1⁄2 hour before meals, aids in lowering glucose (sugar) level and reduces hunger throughout the day
- Suppresses the appetite, and the fiber cleans the intestinal walls.
- Mucilage(outer casing of flaxseed) acts like a sponge attracting and absorbing bacteria and then eliminates it.

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