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The Hype Over Flax Seed in Food Preparations
from:What is with the hype over flax seed? Not only do we find ground flax seed being retailed in gallon packs these days, but notice how quite a number of popular food brands now carry the Omega 3 seal of nutrition on their labels and are integrating milled flax seed and flax seed oil into their products.
With the increased clamor for nutritious meals and the upkeep of healthy lifestyles, the nutritional content and value of the flax seed has been remarkably put to the fore. In fact, the flax seed is inspiring the growth of an emerging market for nutritious food that is generally founded on promoting the health benefits of essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Every small grain of flax seed is naturally concentrated with a rich volume of fatty acids such as Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), Linolenic Acid (LA), and Omega 3. The body cannot directly synthesize EFAs and should therefore be supplemented over diets and on a regular basis since absorbed EFA nutrients are converted by the body to produce hormonal substances that help regulate vital physiological processes such as cell formation, circulatory, and immune functions to lower cholesterol levels and prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases. All the nutritional benefits of flax seed can now be derived from quite a number of food preparations, from its natural form, to processed food items and even oven-baked sources.
Flax oil, used as flavoring in a number of dishes, is extracted from the seed either mechanically or through organic solvents, and refined to protect its flavor and nutrients from the oxidation process. Ground and milled versions of the flax seed are likewise available for use in both home and commercial food preparations.
In the United States alone, cold milled or ground flax seed is becoming a popular ingredient blended into many processed food items such as cereals and pasta. Oven-baked meals have likewise joined the flax bandwagon with many bakeries now using ground flax seed to perk up the taste of baked bread and pastries, or to replace fat and flour with milled flax in a number of preparations. Moreover, even the nutritional content of chicken eggs are now being modified and enriched with Omega 3 by nourishing hens with a regular dose of flax that is combined with poultry feed. The concept behind Omega 3-enriched eggs is to help supplement the bodys daily bulk requirement for Omega 3 fatty acids.
Now, more than ever, getting a daily dose of flax and Omega 3 is easier as the grain steps up from its natural form to part of processed food items and bakery products worldwide.
Bruce Maul is a partner in Goldf Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed and Health related products. Learn more about Flax Seed by visiting http://www.goldflaxseed.com
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