What is the Best Way to Eat Flax Seed?
The ideal way to consume flax seed is by grinding it right before you consume it. Just put the seed into a grinder, a bean grinder like you would use for your coffee beans, and grind it for about 30-45 seconds. The less you grind it the grittier it will be and the longer you grind it the more powdery it becomes. Add (sprinkle or mix in) your ground flax on to some of your favorite foods. Some people like to put it into shakes, sport drinks, yogurt, and cereal, while others put their flax seed into more conventional foods like pizza, burgers, salad, and soups. Whatever you desire you can put the flax seed into it! To get the most out of your flax seed you should consume it while its fresh. The Omega-3 can last 2-3 years in the seed, but once it is ground it starts to lose the Omega-3 very quickly due to exposure to heat and air. Thus, it is best to immediately eat the flax seed you have ground. You can store what is unused in a sealed container in your refrigerator or freezer, but be su
