those great Omega 3 fatty acids from our diets, and flax seeds are a great source. Now we

need those Omega-3 fatty acids because they provide incredible protection for our brain

cells, they also are anti-inflammatory. We need a proper ratio of Omega-3s, Omega-6s,

and Omega-9s in our diets, and we need more Omega-3s.

Flax seeds are a great way to get it, they're very inexpensive and they're easy to use. Flax

seeds also provide a lot of fiber, which we are also missing from our diet. Most people

only get half the daily fiber that they should be getting to help clean out our intestines,

and keep our digestive system healthy and running smoothly.

Now, there are three main mistakes that people make when consuming flax seeds. The first

is that they need to be ground. You don't get the access to your Omega-3 oils in the

flax seeds unless they are ground up. So either pulse them in a blender or use a little spice

grinder or even a coffee mill to grind up the flax seeds before you put them in a recipe

or sprinkle them on top of your food.

The other mistake people make is by not keeping their flax seed in the refrigerator. They

need to stay cool, and they need to be protected from light. So keep them in a dark bottle

in the refrigerator to protect those very delicate Omega-3 oils. The other mistake is

that we shouldn't heat our Omega-3 rich oils like flax because they are very delicate and

heat destroys the benefits.