Which is the healthiest, flax seed oil or flax seeds?!
Question:
Which is the healthiest, flax seed oil or flax seeds?
Answers:
They both have their place. Flax seeds contain all the nutrients including the oil which is what everyone raves about. However, flax seeds themselves are a rich source of fiber which is very important in the diet. Fiber helps cleanse the digestive system and also is known to help reduce cholesterol levels in the body.
Flax seed oil is pretty convenient and probably a bit more versatile than flax seeds, but you can do a lot with flax seeds with a little creativity. The oil is a more concentrated form of the EFAs (essential fatty acids) than the seed. Remember that it's best to grind the seeds up or purchase them ground, as in a meal, or else the body cannot absorb them.