Flaxseed Questions

[MissPatient21]

I was wondering what the healthiest, easiest to absorb form of flax is, and how much is recommended to consume daily.

I have been using flaxseed oil, about 3 tablespoons every other day, but this seems like a lot.

I think I'd like to try actual flax seeds, but I'm not sure which for is the healthiest and easiest to digest. I know it's probably best to buy them whole and grind them myself, but I don't have a coffee grinder or pepper/seed grinder.

Is buying flax seeds that are already ground not as healthy as grinding them myself? Does Trader Joe's or other chain stores sell flax that's already ground?

Thank you.

[mushroom]

I was wondering what the healthiest, easiest to absorb form of flax is, and how much is recommended to consume daily.

I have been using flaxseed oil, about 3 tablespoons every other day, but this seems like a lot.

I think I'd like to try actual flax seeds, but I'm not sure which for is the healthiest and easiest to digest. I know it's probably best to buy them whole and grind them myself, but I don't have a coffee grinder or pepper/seed grinder.

Is buying flax seeds that are already ground not as healthy as grinding them myself? Does Trader Joe's or other chain stores sell flax that's already ground?

Thank you.

Ground flaxseed is readily available, but needs to be stored in the refrigerator. It is always best to grind it fresh if you can. The nutritionist I went to was really on about rancidity of seeds, oils, nuts, etc.

[MissPatient21]

Ground flaxseed is readily available, but needs to be stored in the refrigerator. It is always best to grind it fresh if you can. The nutritionist I went to was really on about rancidity of seeds, oils, nuts, etc.

Thank you. Is it possible to grind it by hand?

[halfrunner]

A coffee grinder works very well, and you can find cheap ones.