When dietary supplement newcomers are looking for a starting point, one of the first supplements they may think of is omegas. These healthy fats support a variety of functions in the heart, brain and eyes, and scientific studies are beginning to link balanced levels of omegas to many other health functions as well. However, due to a lack of certain omegas in the traditional Western diet, levels can often be imbalanced—and supplements can help fill this nutritional gap.
We are often asked about the difference between Organic, Certified Organic and Spray free and it is definitely a very confusing topic. Contrary to belief Spray Free, Pesticide Free or Insecticide Free does not necessarily mean that the produce is organically grown.
Fats are an important part of a healthy diet. They provide essential fatty acids, keep our skin soft, deliver fat-soluble vitamins, and are a great source of energising fuel. But it's easy to get confused about good fats vs bad fats, how much fat we should eat, how to avoid artery-clogging trans fats, and the role omega-3 fatty acids play in heart health.
Have you ever wondered how cold pressed oils are made? Do you assume that when you buy 'Cold Pressed', the seeds were actually just that and nothing else? How are they different from the refined oils we use in the kitchen to cook food, and do they even make for a healthy alternative to cooking oils?
Studies suggest that flaxseed oil and other omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in treating a variety of conditions. The evidence is strongest for heart disease and problems that contribute to heart disease, but the range of possible uses for flaxseed oil include
Omega fatty acids are simply components of fats. What makes them so important though, is that they are incorporated into the membranes of every cell in the body and so have a staggering array of functions.
Both ground flaxseeds and flax seed oil have a place in a healthy diet and are equally easy to incorporate into your everyday meals. Both have quite different nutritional properties, so when choosing which one is right for you it helps to consider what nutrients you need. Whole flaxseeds are packed full of protein, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals whereas flax seed oil is the ‘go-to’ oil for your essential omegas, with a whopping 60% omega 3!
