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Make Easy Healthy Smoothie Shakes with Linseed Organic Australian (flax seed) from Boost Nutrients. Great for smoothie bowl ingredients also for Acai bowl or granola bowl toppings. Linseed also known a Flax seed, is a member of the plant genus Linum. It is both a food and a fiber crop mainly cultivated in cooler regions around the world and it one of natures great gifts to mankind. Textiles made from Linseed (Flax) fibre are known in the Western world as linen. Oil from Linseed is one of the most widely used natural oils. Linseed oil is used as a preservative for wood, concrete, as an ingredient in paints, varnishes, and stains. It is also used in soaps, inks, and in the production of linoleum for flooring. Linseed occurs in two basic varieties: brown or yellow. They brown varieties have similar nutritional characteristics and equal numbers of short-chain omega-3 fatty acids. The exception is the yellow variety, which is very low in omega-3s. Nutrition & Health Benefits of Flax Seeds Brown linseed has high protein levels and for centuries, these seeds have been prized for their health-protective properties. More recently, Linseed (flax seeds) are emerging as a “super food” as more scientific research points to their strong health benefits. A typical serving size for ground flax seeds is 1 tablespoon (7 grams).This amount provides a good serve of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a great source of some vitamins and minerals. One tablespoon of ground flax seeds contains the following : Calories: 37 Protein: 1.3 grams Carbs: 2 grams Fiber: 1.9 grams Total fat: 3 grams Saturated fat: 0.3 grams Monounsaturated fat: 0.5 grams Polyunsaturated fat: 2.0 grams Omega-3 fatty acids: 1,597 mg Vitamin B1: 8% of the RDI Vitamin B6: 2% of the RDI Folate: 2% of the RDI Calcium: 2% of the RDI Iron: 2% of the RDI Magnesium: 7% of the RDI Phosphorus: 4% of the RDI Potassium: 2% of the RDI The health benefits of linseeds are mainly attributed to the omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. Flax Seeds Are a very good Source of Lignans, Which May Reduce Cancer Risk. Lignans are plant compounds that have antioxidant and estrogen properties, both of which can assist to lower your cancer risk. Linseed contains up to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods. These tiny brown seeds high in the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, lignans and fiber, which have been shown to have several potential health benefits. They can improve digestive health, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduceyour cancer risk and could benefit people with diabetes.
Opera Foods offers smoothie ingredients and super-food toppings for Acai bowl and granola bowls. Also a wide range of Gourmet and organic Granola, Bircher Muesli, Organic teas, Cafe cookies, and confectionery. We sell online from their warehouse in NSW Australia.
Our Linseed or Flaxseed Organic Australian 500g – Boost Nutrients is a favorite in gourmet foods for Linseed, Organic Linseed, Organic Australian Linseeds, Australian Linseed, Flax seeds, organic Flax seed, Smoothie ingredients, Acai Bowl ingredients,. High omega 6 omega & 3 alpha-linolenic acid.
We are delivering healthy foods products to Cafes and other retailers in Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane suburbs overnight. We also supply consumers direct from our webstore.
Give them superfood toppings for Acai Bowls and Smoothies
Country Of Origin: Product of Australia
Ingredients: Organic Linseed
Allergen Statement: May contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, gluten, dairy, fish & egg product.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Energy: 2000
Protein: 21
Total Fats: 34
-Saturated Fats 3.2
Carbohydrates 10
– Sugars 9
Sodium 34
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Author: Opera Foods. “Linseed or Flaxseed Organic Australian 500g – Boost Nutrients.”, Opera Foods Wholesale Suppliers. Accessed 2019. BUY Linseed or Flaxseed