Flax Seeds

[pizda]

In the Whole Foods they are selling two kinds of flax seeds: yellow and brown. I have tried both and did not find difference. Yellow is more expensive. Anybody can suggest what are the differences and which kind is better.
Thanks

[flutterfly]

The yellow is easier to digest.

[pizda]

The yellow is easier to digest.

Why? Please explain. Or this is just your own experience.

[flutterfly]

I think that the black seeds are just plain harder to digest for many people. Could be that the seed is harder maybe if causes more acid. I have heard many people here say the golden ones are better for digestion.

[sweetgoddess]

Hi Pizda. There is no nutritional difference between brown and golden flax seed.
Brown flax seed is grown in larger quantities commercially, which is why it is cheaper. Brown are grown mainly in Canada and the golden mainly in the Dakotas.

Blessings~

[pizda]

Thanks,
I grind flax seeds to the stage of the fine powder and add to salads. No problem to digest. Will continue to buy brown ones.

[Mike]

In one of the raw food books I read, (It
might be "Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine)
it says that the golden flax seeds are more
nutritious than the brown seeds.

I haven't noticed any differences in digestion
between the two.

[sweetgoddess]

Interesting Mike. I researched this once and looked at many differing sources and they all stated there was no nutritional difference between the two.

Does Gabriel Cousens explain what brought him to that conclusion? It would be interesting to know.

Blessings~

[Mike]

Does Gabriel Cousens explain what brought him to that conclusion? ~

I don't think he explains why there is a
difference. I'll try to write the quote
here when I get home later tonight.

The nutrition of flax seeds increases by
20% when they are soaked and living!

[Mike]

This is quoted from page 147 of
"Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine"

"Golden flax seed is packed with nutrition
and is an essential daily addition to a
healthful diet. Golden flax seed has greater
nutritional value than the more common
brown flax seed.

It contains fiber, lignans, and omega-3 fatty
acids, as well as both soluble and insoluble
fiber, helping to clean your intestinal tract
and promote regularity.

Lignans provide a powerful support to the
immune system and cellular health. Omega-3
fatty acids are essential for balanced brain chemistry.

Flax seed is one of the few sources of omega-3
for vegetarians. We recommend 2-4 tablespoons
for slow oxidizers and 3-6 tablespoons for fast
oxidizers each day.

The seeds can be ground in a spice mill or coffee
grinder and used in many recipes, or they can
simply be sprinkled on top of other foods, such as
salads or granola or even fruit.

When flax seed is soaked, the soaking water becomes
thick and jelly-like, providing a versatile thickening and
binding ingredient for many recipes."

[pizda]

Thanks everybody. I will continue with brown ones.

[sweetgoddess]

Thank you Mike. I really appreciate you typing that out for me :)
Brown flax seeds contain fiber, lignans,omega-3 fatty acids, and both soluble and insoluble fiber also, so I am still unclear on why he thinks golden are better. Oh well! I eat the golden anyways because I like the taste better ;)

Blessings~

[BDraw]

Okay, I have to ask. . .

Can our body really digest whole flax seed (soaked)? I ask this after makeing some very yummy flax crakers, which I can not leave my hands off of. And almost fearing tomorrow's output.

I have heard we cannot digest seseame seed, so what is the difference. And prior to hearing about flax crackers, I had only heard to grind all flax seed to use.

So, anybody know?

[pizda]

Okay, I have to ask. . .

Can our body really digest whole flax seed (soaked)? I ask this after makeing some very yummy flax crakers, which I can not leave my hands off of. And almost fearing tomorrow's output.

I have heard we cannot digest seseame seed, so what is the difference. And prior to hearing about flax crackers, I had only heard to grind all flax seed to use.

So, anybody know?

No, the whole flax seeds are not digetible. Thay come out the way they came in. My experience. Sesame seeds are the same way. Grind them first.

[ReneeSC]

I feel like a two-year old... "Alissa saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaid".. lol

Anyway.. she did say on the DVD that she prefers a smoother cracker and will grind her seeds.

But, if they're undigestible whole and soaked... what's the point in eating them???

Sorry for the dumb question.. Maybe there's some nutritional wisdom there I don't know about yet.. ( digestive mover??)

[pizda]

I feel like a two-year old... "Alissa saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaid".. lol

Anyway.. she did say on the DVD that she prefers a smoother cracker and will grind her seeds.

But, if they're undigestible whole and soaked... what's the point in eating them???

Sorry for the dumb question.. Maybe there's some nutritional wisdom there I don't know about yet.. ( digestive mover??)

Flax seeds is a great source of the Omega-3, protein, MG, P, folate and B-6.

[Jo-anne]

ok, now iam a bit confused here, if the body is unable to digest whole flax seeds, then, as Renee pointed why eat them because even though they are full of nutrition, if our bodies can't digest them wouldn't that mean we are not actually getting those omega 3's.

Dont get me wrong, I love flax crackers, but if they not going to do any good i.e. go in to the body and come out the same way, whats the point?

Will start grinding mine from now on.