I read that whole flax seed is hard to digest-hard for body to break down -just passes through --compared to milled -crushed seeds.??
1470575
yes, I've heard the same thing so we grind them up in a coffee grinder first.
1470576
I grind my flax seeds with my coffee grinder just before I use them. I feel I get the best use of them that way and they don't just go through my system unused. I use them in our morning smoothie which keeps us satisfied all morning.
1470577
To reeep the benefits for flax the seeds need to be milled/ground. You can use a coffee grinder. They are great in smoothies and sprinkled on salads working the other nutrients for maximum absorption.
1470578
I buy mine whole and then grind them in a coffee grinder. They say the freshly ground is more beneficial than buying it ground. Good luck!
1470579
Curious if chewing them is sufficient to remedy this. What if I just throw them in my oatmeal whole, cook it, and chew it thoroughly? I want to make 5 small containers of oatmeal every weekend so that I can just take one to work with me every day.
1470580
I add 2 tablespoons to my morning protein shake and blend it with the protein powder and crushed ice. Yummy, and the seeds get blended without a single whole one in the shake!
1470581
I (grind) 2 T. of whole flax seed and put it in my oatmeal every morning. I've read that using freshly ground flax seed is better for you.
2237170
Well, you could have Googled this yourself but here are two links I found for you.http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/english/index.jsp?p=g7&mp;=nutritionand herehttp://www.livestrong.com/article/359808-golden-flax-seed-vs-brown-flax-seed/
1601593
I personally blend my golden flax seeds with whole almonds every morning. I blend them on "chop" in my blender. My blender is a Cuisinart. Good luck.
1155973
Flax seed is like some other grains, such as wheat, whereby these seeds do not need to be stored in the freezer like sunflower seeds. They will last for years outside the freezer and probably forever inside the freezer. If you buy the milled flax seeds you would need to store that in the freezer. Enjoy!
2214491
But why am I reading you have to crush them? I want to avoid the taste and looking for something that can just be swallowed whole but everything im reading says to crush themm fìrst
939323
I strongly recommend thoroughly grinding the flax seed prior to using in a smoothie. Also, please note that the ground flax seed tends to thicken liquids so additional fluid may be required to achieve your preferred consistency.
1411022
If you do remove them, consider not chucking them. They're full of something called ellagic acid, it's great for anti-tumoral purposes etc but the seeds have to be crushed or pulverized like flax seed to get the most benefit.
169588
The seeds are the size of sesame seeds but are more of a nut's consistency. I think the seeds should blend into a smoothie. I have never tried it. I enjoy sprinkling the seeds on salads and eating them as a snack. If you are using the hemp powder vs seeds exclusively, it may be more cost effective to use the powder.
2035333
I have always mixed it with wet food. Flax seed needs to be refrigerated as soon as the bag is opened, so a rancid batch might be unappealing to a cat for a good reason. Just a thought.
1110860
I think the shell- less sunflower seeds would fall right through. When I fill it with the shelled sunflower seeds, some do come out as I'm filling it.
24510
My first instinct is to say "no" due to the amount of oil content in flax seeds. After reviewing the manual I discovered that it wasn't listed on the "okay" items to grind but it wasn't located on the "non-okay" items to grind either. The manual does, however, state that the oil content should not exceed 15%. If you have anything listing how much oil content is in the flax seed, I would base it off from that suggestion.
1447198
Grains are not easy to digest-- that's the point of a seed, after all, to pass through te gut of birds and other creatures and sprout somewhere. These grains of wheat are sprouted before grinding, which greatly enhances their nutritional value and our ability to digest them. It is also freshly ground with each order, again enhancing nutritional value. Ground flour looses it's nutritional value very quickly, so what we buy at the store is lower in nutrients.
2000529
Flax seeds are best ground with a coffee grinder where it can be cleaned after. Not so easy with a pepper grinder. I wouldn't even try it.
398728
There is less fat in the hemp protein powder - my guess is that they extract some oil from it before processing it. The seeds have a higher fat content and great on salads, pasta, to snack on, etc - the powder (I think) needs to be in a smoothie although I substitute it for 1/3 of flour in my pancakes or some muffins.
652820
Don't think there would be a difference. I imagine that some get broken and dented when the seeds are removed and so would be sold as pieces and possibly cheaper??
726346
Oh goodness! No they are supposed to break up in your stomach/ intestines. Yes, these are 'rock hard' as propolis is a sticky residue that binds to itself incredibly well, hence the hardness. If you aren't, I suggest eating before you take it. I can't imgaine why or how it could get through you intact, but maybe active digestion will help. I don't recommend opening it to take it, it's not the worst taste ever, but like I mentioned, it's very sticky and might be a challenge to swallow. Hope that helps.
218731
I have not had the need to break down Flax or Chia seeds as of yet. Sorry I am unable to answer your question. However we had a difficult time trying to mince up an Avocado which was cut up into chunks about the size of an ice cube. Had to keep stopping the unit and pushing them down with a wooden spoon a number of times to get it all completely ground up.