There has been a lot of debate as to which source of omega 3 fatty acids is better for you, fish oil capsules or flaxseeds.  Well to start with, flaxseed is an excellent source of SOME omega 3s but not all.  In other words, you will still need to regularly include a good source of DHA fish oil in your diet.  There is no substitute, really, for the concentration of both DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) essential fatty acids in fish.  But if you choose to take flaxseeds to supplement your dietary intake of ALA (alpha lipoic acid) then you should opt for the milled or ground flaxseed meal as opposed to whole.  Flaxseeds can be found at the health food store or in the organic food section of your supermarket.  The milled flaxseed is easier to digest and assimilate into your body.  The whole flaxseeds require more work to digest and there is more of a chance that part of the whole seed will pass through without being absorbed.

Milled flaxseed makes an excellent topping to breakfast cereal, both hot and cold.  Just sprinkle a tablespoon directly onto the cereal and enjoy.  Another great way to enjoy the benefits of milled flaxseeds is to sprinkle some on your yogurt.  It mixes well and actually tastes pretty good.

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