FLAX SEED ORGANIC - 1 LB

NOW Real Food® Organic Flax Seeds - Nutritious and Delicious!

Have you ever tried flax seeds? These little seeds pack a big nutritional punch, and they're also quite delicious. Read on to learn more about the benefits of flax seeds and some tips for incorporating them into your diet.

The Benefits of Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are an excellent source of fiber and essential fatty acids. They also contain high levels of lignans, which are plant compounds that have been shown to have cancer-preventative properties. Additionally, flax seeds can help to lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health. All of these factors make flax seeds a truly super food!

How to Eat Flax Seeds

Now that you know all about the amazing benefits of flax seeds, you're probably wondering how to incorporate them into your diet. One easy way to do so is to add a tablespoon or two of flax seed meal to your favorite breakfast cereal or yogurt. You can also use ground flaxseed meal as a breading for chicken or fish, or add it to meatloaves, meatballs, or veggie burgers. Lastly, flaxseed oil makes a great salad dressing or cooking oil. Give it a try!

In Summary:

Flax seeds are not only nutritious, but they're also quite versatile. So why not give them a try? You may just be surprised at how delicious they are!

Suggested Usage: NOW Real Food® Organic Flax Seeds have a mild, nutty flavor, and they’re often added to cereals, pancakes, muffins, breads, meatloaf, meatballs, and even yogurt.

Due to its fiber content, flax should be consumed with plenty of water.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp (31g)

Servings Per Container: About 15

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 150

Total Fat 11g 14%*

Saturated Fat 1g 5%*

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%*

Sodium 5mg <1%*

Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%*

Dietary Fiber 8g 29%*

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0 0%*

Protein 6g

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%*

Calcium 73mg 6%*

Iron 4mg 20%*

Potassium 258mg 6%*

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients: Organic Flax Seeds.

Naturally occurring fatty acids (example) (per serving)†

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Alpha Linolenic Acid) 6.2 g (6,200 mg)

Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linolenic Acid) 1.8 g (1,800 mg)

Omega-9 Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid) 2.1 g (2,100 mg)

†subject to natural variability

Fresher ingredients simply taste better, which is why this product is packaged using NOW Fresh Fill Technology to maximize flavor and freshness.

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Packaged in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts.

Packaged and quality tested in the USA.

Certified Organic by QAI.

Vegan