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Is Flaxseed Good for You?

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 5/20/21Updated: 6/10/24

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Is flaxseed good for you? YES! Is it easy to get more flaxseed into your diet? YES! I hope this post helps you to add a little flax into your life. Your body will thank you.

Whole flaxseed on a wooden spoon with more in the background. this …


 
Table of Contents
  • What is Flaxseed?
  • Benefits of Eating Flaxseed
  • Easy Ways to Add Flaxseed to Your Diet
  • Recipes that Use Flaxseed
  • Want More Healthy Snack Ideas?

What is Flaxseed?

Flaxseed is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world. Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. Fun fact: In the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it (source).

Most nutritionists recommend using ground flaxseed instead of whole (source). It is easier to digest this way and honestly, it’s a lot easier to include in everyday recipes and freezer meals when it’s ground up. I usually find it in the baking goods section of the grocery store near the yeast, cornmeal, flour, etc.

Ground flaxseed on parchment paper.

Benefits of Eating Flaxseed

Let’s move on and talk about why flaxseed is so good for you!

  • Flaxseed is rich in beneficial fiber.
  • Flaxseed is high in Omega 3’s (which is good to add to your diet if you don’t eat much fish!)
  • It is used to improve digestive health.
  • It can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
  • Flaxseed is an excellent source of two fatty acids that are essential for human health – linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid.
  • It helps reduce inflammation (which can be a significant factor in conditions such as migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.)
  • It fends off dry eyes.
  • Protects bone health.

There are lots of other benefits to flaxseed but I’ll stop there. I think you get the picture. It’s crazy good for you.

(source)

Container labeled Flaxseed.

Easy Ways to Add Flaxseed to Your Diet

Thankfully flaxseed is fairly tasteless and can be easily added to everyday foods. Here are some practical ways you can use it.

  • Add 1-2 tablespoons to your oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, or soups.
  • Stir 2-3 tablespoons into dark, moist dishes like Meatball Subs, Taco Pie, Chicken Parmesan Casserole, or even Marinara Sauce. It’ll blend right in and won’t change the flavor.
  • Use it in baking. Substitute between 1/4-1/2 cup flour for flaxseed when the recipe calls for more than 2 cups of flour.
  • Throw a tablespoon on top of your cereal. It’ll blend right in!
  • Use it as part of the breading for Crispy Baked Drumsticks or Chicken Parmesan.

Recipes that Use Flaxseed

If you’ve poked around our recipe index, you’ll find that quite a few recipes use flaxseed. Here is a short list of some of our recipes that include flaxseed. Enjoy!

  • Chocolate Banana Muffins
  • Many of our Overnight Oats Recipes
  • Healthy Zucchini Muffins
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
  • Very Berry Smoothie
  • Powerball Cookies

Want More Healthy Snack Ideas?

Swing by our 30+ Healthy On-the-Go Snack Ideas! We include tricks on how to get your family to actually eat them too!

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Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. Yona :) says

    Posted on 6/25/23 at 4:48 pm

    Thank you so much for this amazing post! I was wondering how much do you grind up a head of time ? Thank you !

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 6/25/23 at 7:33 pm

      We actually purchase the flaxseed already ground. Definite time saver!

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    Posted on 6/13/18 at 10:58 am

    I have heard different postings that flaxseed meal needs to be refrigerated. On the package that I got it does not say to refrigerate. What is the best way to keep it fresh and how long does it last.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      Posted on 6/14/18 at 9:29 am

      Hi Lisa. From my experience over the years, it’s best to keep it in the fridge or freezer (even better!). I have kept it for months that way. We go through flaxseed pretty fast around here, so I often keep it on the pantry shelf for weeks, too. Hope that helps some.

      Reply
  3. Gail says

    Posted on 5/22/17 at 9:32 pm

    Thank you for the information on flax seed. I knew I needed to add it to my diet but was not sure how to use in in main dishes other than desserts.

    Reply
  4. Orenta says

    Posted on 5/14/17 at 7:15 pm

    Thanks sooo much this gave me the clarification needed as to why use flaxseed.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      Posted on 5/15/17 at 10:56 am

      Glad you found it helpful!

      Reply

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