Healthy Benefits Of Flax Oil
Flax oil, with the possible exception of hemp oil, is
considered the most nutritious of oils. With generous
quantities of Omega-3 fatty acid (over 50% by volume)
and Omega-6 fatty acid (around 20%), flax oil has been
touted as a healing oil by many different writers and
healers. Flax oil also contains unsaturated alpha
linolenic, carotene, and vitamin E.
Ocean fish is often promoted because of its high levels
of Omega-3; however, mercury and other toxins that have
crept into our oceans are slowly poisoning our fishy
food supply. It’s better to get your Omega-3 from other
sources, particularly if your health is compromised by
cancer or other diseases already.
Flax was cultivated over 7,000 years ago, and the
healing properties of its seeds, used as medicine in
both humans and livestock, were described by the ancient
Greeks. It was apparently forgotten about for many
hundreds of years, but today people are adding flax oil
to their diets once more.
Flax oil should be cold-pressed and immediately stored
in an opaque bottle in either the refrigerator or
freezer in order to preserve its beneficial qualities.
When sealed, the bottle has a refrigerator shelf-life of
four months and will last in the freezer for a year;
but once you open it, it will last only two weeks. It’s
a great oil to use in salad dressings because it is both
good for you and very tasty, with a mild, nutty flavor.
Another very good way to eat your flax oil is by mixing
it with cottage cheese. Proteins in cottage cheese bind
well with flax oil, making it even more digestible, and
the flavors blend well. With your flax oil, cottage
cheese, and some fresh fruit, you have the makings of a
great and healthful meal!
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