Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are an easy way to add fiber and omega fatty acids to a meal. Grind the seeds in a coffee grinder for best absorption of nutrients, particularly fiber. Soaked flax seeds can be used to add a gelatinous consistency to recipes.
| Serving size: | 2 Tbsp, ground |
| Region: | India, the Mediteranean, the United States, and Canada |
Nutrients
| Fats | 6 g | 9% | A good source of polyunsaturated fat. |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 15% | Grind in a coffee grinder for maximum benefit. |
| Magnesium | 54.8 mg | 14% | |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 3194 mg | N/A | |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 828 mg | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1/Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 4% |