What health benefits are in flax seed?
Fatty acids are essential for proper cardiac function, among other function benefits. Plus, flax meal is an easy & tasty way to add fiber to your diet! Two Tablespoons of ground flax seeds offers 4grams of fiber. Personally, I love the added benfits the seeds give, namely colon health. I add 2Tbps daily to a bowl of Oat Bran, which gives me 10grams of fiber for breakfast alone! But, that’s not to say the oil isn’t great…the oil can be used in place of butter on top of your favorite cereal or pancakes as an added health bonus. I like to add the meal to recipes for added fiber, and love the nutty taste it adds to muffins. The Average American eats only 10-15 grams per day. Here’s what we SHOULD be eating: Recommended Fiber Intakes Gender & age group Grams of fiber per day Women 19-50 25 grams Women over 50 21 grams Men 19-50 38 grams Men over 50 30 grams Children 1-3 19 grams Children 4-8 25 grams Girls 9-18 26 grams Boys 9-18 31-38 grams
