Product Review: Bob’s Red Mill Organic 100% Whole Ground Golden Flaxseed Meal

The Product

Bob’s Red Mill Organic 100% Whole Ground Golden Flaxseed Meal

Bob Moore’s secret to life may just be “work hard and keep it simple.” Living this philosophy, Bob literally puts his nose to the grindstone every day. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods is an Oregon-based company that utilizes simple, old-world technology to mill hundreds of all-natural whole grain products.

Product Highlights

• Gluten, dairy and casein free
• Source of fiber, lignans, and omega-3 fats
• Organic
• All natural ingredient (the only ingredient is organic whole ground golden flaxseed)
• Opaque package protects important nutrients

Nutritional Info

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (13g)
Calories: 60
Fat: 4.5g (3.5 poly, 1 mono, 2400mg omega-3)
Sodium 0g
Carbohydrate: 4g
Fiber 4g (1 soluble, 3 insoluble)
Protein: 3g

The package states the following tid-bits of information

F is for Fiber. It’s amazing how much fiber a little flaxseed contains. Just two tablespoons of flaxseed meal delivers 4 grams of fiber, as much fiber as 1-1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal! Studies suggest that when flaxseed meal is added to the diet, harmful LDL cholesterol drops, while good HDL cholesterol stays put. Regularity improves, also.

L is for Lignans. Here’s where the flaxseed story gets major points. Flaxseed contains high levels of natural antioxidants called lignans. The lignans in flaxseed can bind with circulating substances that might promote unchecked cell growth. Many plant foods have some lignans, but flaxseed has at least 75 times more than any other. To get the lignans that are in just two tablespoons of flaxseed meal, you’d need to eat about 30 cups of fresh broccoli.

A is for Alpha-linolenic Acid: Modern diets – even healthy ones – are routinely deficient in omega-3s. Flaxseed is a mega-source for the plant version of omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid. The oil in flaxseed is about 50% alpha-linolenic acid. Canola and walnut oils, the next highest source, have about 10%. But most foods have far less. One serving of flaxseed meal contains 2400 milligrams of omega-3.

X is for Excellent choice. Should you consider adding flaxseed meal to your diet? “Absolutely,” say many doctors and nutritionists.

My Thoughts

If you are familiar with my recipes you are well aware of the fact that I love flaxseed meal. I use it in a wide variety of my recipes, from my daily bowl of oats, to bars, to savory dishes like pizza crust and breading for my fish and chicken. One of my favorite uses is in place of a portion of the flour in my recipes.

I have tried many kinds of flaxseed meal, but Bob’s Red Mill has far become my favorite. I love that it is dense, a little nutty in flavor, and it is a great addition to whatever recipe I add it to. It helps to make me feel full quicker and longer, due to the high fiber content. I also really like the texture of this brand. It reminds me of smashed up graham crackers. I like this consistency over other brands, which can be a little more harsh and crunchy, and in my experience, it has always been very fresh.

A little goes a long way too, at 16 oz per package, this offers 34 servings per bag! And on top of that, you can buy it in bulk and freeze it.

On a side note, I also appreciate the health benefits. For me… I have finicky hormones, which means that I really need to make sure that I get in my fats, which play a huge role in happy hormones.

This is just one of the many products that Bob’s Red Mill offers, ranging from cereals, pancake and waffle mixes, to machine and hand-made bread mixes, quick bread mixes, gluten-free mixes, and specialty grain products…more than 400 products in total.

Recipes

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