Flaxseed

RedBalloon

I'd like to start supplementing my diet with Flaxseed.
Can anyone recommend some that isn't super expensive - or is it really a case of you get what you pay for?

TIA

sarah1972

RedBalloon wrote: »

I'd like to start supplementing my diet with Flaxseed.
Can anyone recommend some that isn't super expensive - or is it really a case of you get what you pay for?

TIA

I was going to start using flaxseed as someone had told me about it but to be fair its more expensive and allegedly not as good as my current fish oil tablets and with no more health benefits but if you do want to buy it there is currently Buy one get one half price at Holland & Barrett http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/vitamins-supplements/linseed-flaxseed/#utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclid=CIPNkMbJtb8CFYrJtAodaHcAsw&totalNumRecs=15&rpp=15

http://www.webmd.boots.com/vitamins-and-minerals/flaxseed

RedBalloon

sarah1972 wrote: »

I was going to start using flaxseed as someone had told me about it but to be fair its more expensive and allegedly not as good as my current fish oil tablets and with no more health benefits but if you do want to buy it there is currently Buy one get one half price at Holland & Barrett http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/vitamins-supplements/linseed-flaxseed/#utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclid=CIPNkMbJtb8CFYrJtAodaHcAsw&totalNumRecs=15&rpp=15

http://www.webmd.boots.com/vitamins-and-minerals/flaxseed

Thanks - I'll take a look. To be honest, it wasn't for the fish oils that I was going to take it. Is that the only benefit?

sarah1972

RedBalloon wrote: »

Thanks - I'll take a look. To be honest, it wasn't for the fish oils that I was going to take it. Is that the only benefit?

according to the above link that I put in my post it is mainly for the Omega 3, most other claims have not been proven or have been proven to not work. Have a look at the link and see what you think.

It also explains that it has to be ground to get any benefits and not eaten as a seed.


xx

shammyjack

RedBalloon wrote: »

I'd like to start supplementing my diet with Flaxseed.
Can anyone recommend some that isn't super expensive - or is it really a case of you get what you pay for?

TIA

Golden Flax Seed from Aldi is cheap and has gone through a process to aid digestion and release the nutrients . Very beneficial for IBS sufferers + the health benefits !

rach_k

Have you tried your usual supermarket? Tesco has golden linseed for £1 for 250g. You can blitz it in a spice grinder if you want. It's a good source of fibre.