Whole or ground flax seeds?

[Gittel]

Which is better to use? I made some yummy banana bread (1st time!) with flax seeds. The flavor is delish, but my children didn't enjoy the seed-y texture of the whole flax seeds. After tasting the banana bread, I remembered learning that whole flax seeds don't digest too well. Do you grind the seeds first? What about for flax crackers? I'd like to try them next.

Gittel

[spicyfull]

All the Nutrients are inside the seed........So you must Bust them out. So, yes do grind them before you use them.

[Gittel]

Thanks, spicyfull! Is this true of all seeds?

Gittel

[sport]

You will get the full benefit of the flax seeds if you soak them instead of grinding them.
They will turn jelly like.

[subbacultcha]

Banana bread sounds yum, could you direct me to the recipe please?

[EZ rider]

Banana bread sounds yum, could you direct me to the recipe please?http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17682&highlight=Banana+bread

[Gittel]

That sounds yummy! I used this: www.therawdiet.blogspot.com/2006_02_21_archive.html . Scroll down a bit.

Gittel