Flaxseed is a versatile and healthy addition to all your meals. Roasted flaxseed contains Omega 3 fatty acids, which your body cannot produce. Eating roasted flaxseed on a regular basis is a great way to add Omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and protein to your diet.[1]
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You can consume it in whole seed, milled or oil form. Roasting or grinding flaxseeds breaks the hard seed coat, which is very difficult to break while chewing. The nutrients of flaxseed are contained within the seed, so breaking the seed coat will make the nutrients easier for you to digest. Unground flaxseed will simply pass through your digestive system intact and you will absorb very little of its nutritional benefits.
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You can consume it in whole seed, milled or oil form. Roasting or grinding flaxseeds breaks the hard seed coat, which is very difficult to break while chewing. The nutrients of flaxseed are contained within the seed, so breaking the seed coat will make the nutrients easier for you to digest. Unground flaxseed will simply pass through your digestive system intact and you will absorb very little of its nutritional benefits.
- If you’re using a skillet, roast flaxseeds using medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- If you’re using an oven, spread seeds in a layer across a roasting pan and roast them at 375F for 5 to 10 minutes.
Roasting Flaxseeds in a Skillet
Put the flaxseeds in a hot, dry skillet on medium heat.
Stir them frequently for 5 to 7 minutes so that they roast and don’t burn or scorch.
Roasting Flaxseeds in the Oven
Place seeds in an even layer in a roasting pan.
Roast the seeds in a preheated 375F (190 °C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Finished.
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