Is ground flaxseed healthier than whole flaxseed?
Flaxseed is known to be highly nutritious, both the yellow and the brown variety. It has been traditionally been used to make the oldest commercial oil, popularly called linseed oil. This oil is used till date, as a drying agent while painting or varnishing. Flaxseed can be consumed as a nut too. Nutritionally, flaxseed is indeed high ranked. It contains omega 3 fatty acids, lignans – a type of phytochemical and a large amount of fiber. Together, they are proven to work on blood cholesterol and help lower LDL levels in the blood. Consequently, they can lower the risk of heart ailments considerably. They are also a natural cure for constipation. While flaxseed oil also has the nutritional value, it looses out on the fiber content. It is thus much better to consume flax seeds than flaxseed oil. Flaxseed has a nutty taste, which allows it to be added to any kind of porridge, pudding, cake or bread. It can be bought as whole or ground and can be stored for months, without any decay, provid
