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| What makes Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed unique? Both high linolenic flaxseed and low linolenic flaxseed (Solin) have their own valuable characteristics and markets. Northern Edge does not and promises never to mill low lenolenic products! 2. Organic Status - All flaxseed purchased by Northern Edge has been certified organic by a major certifying organization. The best before date on each package of Northern edge milled Flaxseed corresponds to an assigned lot number appearing on an Organic transaction Certificate. These certificates are issued for each bulk purchase. 3. Cleaning - The flaxseed purchased has been cleaned to a standard of 99.9% food pure. Weed seeds, dust, insect parts, and foreign materials have been removed to the greatest possible extent. Each bulk lot is tested for possible food toxins. 4. Milling and Packaging - Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed is milled, not ground or crushed, in order to leave as much of the oil as possible within the cell walls (not exposed to oxygen). It is milled directly into distinctive light-proof gold packages, and immediately vacuum-packed. The result - after 10 months (the best before date) Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed has the lowest peroxide values of any brands we have tested. It is still fresh! 5. Taste - We urge you to do taste test comparisons with other products. That consistent green, fresh, nutty flavor is the final proof of the quality of Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed (an acrid, burning aftertaste at the back of your palate is a sure sign of rancidity). 6. Guaranteed Fresh! - We guarantee our product. 7. Selection of Growers and Growing Area - Our certified organic growers have been shipping containers of certified organic flaxseed to Europe for over 20 years. They know how to handle the crop to eliminate split of cracked seeds that cause rancidity in the bulk sample but are impossible to remove during the cleaning process. They are also one of the growers in North America whose flaxseed had a low enough Cadmium content to meet the European Standard which is 100 times lower than that allowable in North America. 8. Quality vs Price - Northern Edge will not compromise on quality! Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed is not the lowest or the highest priced, but it is definitely the best quality milled flaxseed available. excerpt from "About Wheat Germ" by P. E. Norris Although the germ consists of only a small fraction of the grain, it contains more than 50 per cent of all the vitamins and is the only part of the grain that contains vitamin A. It is the richest known source of vitamin E, lack of which causes sterility, abortion, impotence, loss of vitality, sundry sexual disorders, arthritis and some forms of paralysis. It delays the ageing process and according to Drs. Shute, Vogelsang and G.A Gloria, by aiding the circulation and metabolic processes, has cured and alleviated many heart disorders. It is a natural anti thrombin ( prevents clotting in the bloodstream). In addition, the germ stores vitamins of the wonderful B-complex or B-group, of which we know a good deal, but not all. Although so small a fraction of the whole grain, the germ contains almost all the fat in wheat and a high percentage of protein and mineral salts. The Proven Benefits of Flaxseed and LNA by S.S.Jones. PH.D. The Proven Benefits of Flaxseed and LNA by Susan Smith Jones, PH.D. In the last 10 years a plethora of scientific studies have been released on flaxseed and its amazing oil, known as alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) or omega-3. At a recent conference held at the Flax Institute of the United States, scientists focused attention on flaxseed and its role in healing and preventing numerous degenerative diseases. Research and clinical experience demonstrate the following benefits from regular consumption of flax seed: 1. Cancers. For over 35 years, German lipid researcher Johanna Budwig has been using flaxseed oil successfully in cancer therapy. She has more than 1,000 documented cases of successful cancer treatment with flaxseed oil as the main treatment. In his New York City clinic, the now- deceased Dr. Max Gerson, used fresh flaxseed oil as the principal cancer fighting agent. More recent research shows the LNAs kill human cancer cells in tissue culture without harming the normal cells. Breast, lung and prostate cancer cell lines were studied. As mentioned above, research evidence suggests that lignans may fight off chemicals responsible for initiating tumors and block estrogen receptors, which may reduce colon cancer risk. And according to Dr. James Duke of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, flax seed contains 27 identifiable cancer preventive compounds. 2. Heart Disease. One of the unique features of flax seed oil is that it contains a substance that resembles prostaglandins, which may well be part of its potent therapeutic pressure and arterial function, and have an important role in calcium and energy metabolism. No other vegetable oil examined so far matches this property of flaxseed oil. Similarly, LNAs blood regulating capabilities prevent spontaneous blood clots caused by an excess of fatty acids derived from refined polyunsaturated oils. This has implications for preventing stokes if used at an early enough stage in a remedial lifestyle change using both exercise and improved diet. 3. Diabetes. Late onset adult diabetes is suspected to originate partially from a deficiency of LNAs and an excess of saturated and trans fats in the diet. Although this syndrome can take as long as 30 years to emerge as a full blown disease, reversal of symptoms can occur with positive changes in the diet and proper supplementation of LNA from flax seed oil. A concurrent lack of vitamins and minerals makes the disease worse. LNAs also may lower the insulin requirement of diabetics. 4. Inflammatory Tissue Conditions. LNA fatty acids decrease inflammatory conditions of all types. Inflammatory conditions are the deseases that end in "itis," including bursitis, tendonitis, tonsillitis, gastritis, ileitis, colitis, meningitis, arthritis, phlebitis, prostatitis, nephritis, splenitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, otitis, etc., as well as lupus. Many of these inflammatory conditions may be eased by use of LNAs. 5.Skin Conditions. Pedigree show animals are fed linseed oil, made from flaxseed, to keep their coats glossy. Along the same lines, recent research has shown that skin conditions in humans, such as psoriasis and eczema, have improved dramatically when flaxseed and flax oil was added to the diet. These skin conditions exacerbate from lack of LNAs in the diet. You will see that your skin gets smoother, softer and velvety from taking flaxseed oil regularly in your diet. It's also helpful for treating dry skin, dandruff and sun-sensitive skin. 6. Sexual Disorders. Dr. Budwig has found flaxseed oil to be a natural aphrodisiac. The most common physical cause of impotency in men and non-orgasmic response in women is blockage of blood flow in the arteries of the pelvis. Decrease of blood flow prevents full expansion (erection) of the penis and/or clitoris. Thus ejaculation and/or orgasm cannot occur. The solution is to unblock narrowed arteries in general, and the consumption of slaxseed oil will help. Flax seed oil is quickly gaining the reputation as one of the best aphrodisiacs of the 90s. 7. Calmness Under Stress. Many people find increased calmness to be the most profound effect of using fresh flax seed oil. It brings on a feeling of calmness often within a few hours. This may be partly due to the fact that, under stress, LNA fatty acids appear to slow down the overproduction of stressing biochemicals like arachidonic acid which happens when we are chronically stressed. 8. Water Retention. The LNA and LA fatty acids in flax oil helps the kidneys excrete sodium and water. Water retention (edema) accompanies swollen ankles, some forms of obesity, PMS, and all stages of cancer and cardiovascular disease. 9. Vitality and Athletic Ability. One of the most noticeable signs of improved health from the use of flax seed oil is progressive and increased vitality and energy. Flax increases metabolic rate and the efficiency of cellular enery production. It stimulates respiratory and cellular oxidation by which energy is produced which we experience as warmth. For athletes, or anyone wishing to reduce fat and create a fit, lean body, this is great news! 10. Other Conditions. LNAs are necessary for visual function (retina), adrenal function (stress) and sperm formation. They often improve symptoms of multiple sclerosis. In fact, when LNA consumption is high, MS is fare. Flax oil also can be helpful in systic fibrosis (LNA helps loosen viscous secretions and relieves breathing difficulties); some cases of sterility and miscariage; some glandular malfunctions; some behavioral problems (schizophrenis, depression, bipolar disorder); allergies, addictions (to drugs or alcohol); and some deviant behaviors. ---------------------------------- Susan Smith Jones has a B.S. in psychology, a M.S. in kinesiology and a Ph.D in health sciences and has been a fitness instructor at UCLA for over 20 years. In 1985 and again in 1988 Susan was selected by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as on of the ten "Healthy American Fitness Leaders." She is the author of several books including ' The Main Ingredients of Health and Happiness.' For nerve nourishment, Octacosanol For nerve nourishment, fuel up on octacosanol. Wheatgerm extract adds stamina when facing simple or serious fatigue. Wheat, a carbohydrate, may seem an unlikely source of a vita-nutrient, but it's not. If you look inside a grain refiner's rubbish bin, you'll find one of complementary medicine's greatest unacknowledged supplements. Tossed out with the bathwater during the creation of white flour is wheat germ, the source from which we derive octacosanol. Early nutrition scientists considered wheat germ valuable only for its vitamin E. Not until the late Charlton Fredericks used it to awaken people from comas did we learn of the nutrient's higher potential in treating neural and neurological disturbances, and, as was soon found, it's also a great stamina strengthener. Nutritional nerve Just by administering tube feedings of octacosanol, Fredericks sparked dramatic recoveries in coma patients who had been deemed untreatable by conventional doctors. Believing it helped to regenerate nerves, he proscribed it as part of his therapies for several brain and muscular disorders, including cerebral palsy, post stroke syndrome, and muscle inflammation. Then attention turned to people whose lack of stamina stemmed from a more dire condition - multiple sclerosis. Their fatigue, one of the autoimmune disorder's most characteritic symptoms, usually faded. Hundreds os MS patients have since gone on to live more active, fulfilling lives because of octacosanol. Medical textbooks still state that it's impossible to repair damaged neurons, especially in the brain, but the initial work was bolstered by research from the 1950's showing that components of wheat germ did, in fact, affest neurological mechanisms, including those involved in dermatomyositis, a collagen disease that kills muscle fibers and inflames the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Newer research also suggests that long-chain fatty alcohols like octacosanol may help repair early damage to the protective nerve covering, called myelin, in the brain and spine of people with MS or Lou Gehrig's disease ( amyotrophic lateral aclerosis). Better than before The debate over nerve regeneration, though, is almost irrelevant. The point is that taking octacosanol supplements allows most people with MS to feel better and do more that they could have otherwise. It's also a reliable brain fuel in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. People with hypoglycemia also respond to it. Extra mental energy translates into increased physical stamina. As a variety of studies confirm, octacosanol can boost muscular strengh ( including that of the heart), quicken reaction time, and increase muscular endurance. It also lowers systolic blood pressure (the top number), shores up the body's resistance to stress, and speeds up an athlete's running time. The vita-nutrient works because it improves muscle-glycogen storage and delivers more oxygen to body tissues. Anyone who feels muscle pain after exercising probably can derive some benefit, as should anyone with a low endurance level. That sounds like the vast majority of us. If a nutrient can help stir a coma patient, it might rouse the sleeping stamina in you too. Octacosanol: what to take A number of foods contain small amounts of octacosanol - alfalfa, ginkgo biloba, some vegetable oils, and even sugar cane - but its highest concentration is in wheat germ. Supplements of synthetic octacosanol are available, but they don't contain the wheat germ's other active constituents, which no doubt contribute to its therapeutic effects. As little a 1 mg (1,000mcg) of octacosanol daily can be beneficial. Athletes have noticed marked improvement in physical performance after taking 6 mg a day. In published studies, dosages have ranged from 40 to 80 mg per day. Two teaspoons of wheat germ contains between 200 to 600 mcg. excerpted from The Swiss Nature Doctor's Recommended Foods For Health And Vitality by Dr. A Vogel Wheat Germ. You will recall from the discussion of whole or brown rice that the germ of rice and other grains contains vital nutrients such as vitamin E and important trace minerals. This is equally true of wheat germ, which also contains first-class protein, much oil, and phosphates, which play an important role in the nervous system. The high vitamin E content of wheat germ is perhaps its most important nutrient feature. Vitamin E plays a considerable part in the development and function of the reproductive organs, and indeed in the entire metabolic system of the body. Provided there is not physical disability, vitamin E is often an aid to conception when a women eats food rich in this vitamin. Due to its high content of vitaminE, wheat germ is the most indicated single item for this purpose; 100 grams (about 4 ounces) of wheat germ contains as much as 30 milligrams of pure vitamin E. Wheat germ is also one of the best remedies to help overcome a tendency to premature birth. Brucellosis (undulant fever) has been successfully treated with vitamin E proparations, and there is no betteer specific remedy than wheat germ. Experiments have been made with feeding wheat germ to cattle suffering from brucellosis and the results have shown that sufficient quantities of vitamin E eventually enable the body to build up resistance to the disease and overcome it. Girls and women who become obese because of ovarian insufficiency should take herbal sitz baths and eat plenty of wheat germ, as this will stimulate the ovaries, increase the metabolic rate of the body and so dispose of undesirable fat. Wheat germ as a concentrated food is really necessary in our civilized world, where so much low-value denatured food is eaten, causing more and more deficiency diseases. Flax Facts The cool long days, at the northern edge of Canada's arable land (north of the 53rd parallel) increase the level of fatty acids and oils in the flax seed. Shoppers in the new millennium may see flaxseed as an important new superfood. Stocked inside this lowly seed are two impressive compounds looking more and more like foes of heart attacks, breast and colon cancer, arthritis, severe menstrual cramps - even depression. What is mind boggling, is that flaxseed has more of these two compounds - lignans and alpha-linolenic acid - than any other food... by far! In fact, top flaxseed researcher Stephen Cunnane, Ph.D., of the University of Toronto, told us, "There nobody who won't benefit from adding flaxseed to his or her diet". ( Prevention Magazine, April 1997) Whole Milled Flax Seed grown north of the 53rd parallel contains 38 - 44 % oil and up to 60 % of this oil is Linolenic Acid (Omega 3), which is an essential Fatty Acid. WHOLE MILLED FLAX SEED IS DIGESTIBLE, WHOLE UNMILLED FLAX SEED IS NOT. Donald O. Rudin, M. D., a medical researcher, contends that the level of Linolenic acid in the American diet has been reduced by 80 % in the past 100 years. (Rudin, D.O., and Felix, C., The Omega 3 Phenomenon, New York Rawson Associates, 1987). Dr. Rudin found that Omega 3 Fatty Acids deficiency is the basic cause of major mental illness today. (Biological Psychiatry, Vol. 16 No. 9. 1981) The Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils are two essential fatty acids that together: form the membrances of every one of the billions of cells in our bodies control the way cholesterol works in our system are the only fats that become prostaglandins, which play key roles in regulating the cardiovascular, immune, digestive and reproductive functions; inflammation and healing; functioning of the brain; and body heat and calorie burning (weight loss) The body cannot manufacture the essential Fatty Acids, Linoleic (Omega 6) or Linolenic (Omega 3) from other elements. They must be supplied daily in the diet. In the typical North American diet we consume too much Omega 6 and not enough Omega 3 (reduce total fat, but ensure adequate supplies of the essential Omega 3). Avoid the use of ALL Hydrogenated /Partially Hydrogenated oils including vegetable oil shortening and margarine as they are the source of the unhealthy Trans Fatty Acids. When nutritionally valuable oil is subject to hydrogenation, the polyunsaturated essential Fatty Acids Omega 6 and Omega 3 are converted to saturated fat (which we are getting too much of), or even worse, they are transformed into Trans Fatty Acids. Sources of the essential Fatty Acids Source Fat Content Linolenic % Linolenic % Both Essentials Total % (Omega 3) (Omega 6) Total % Flaxseed 43 57-60 14-15 71-75 Soy bean 18 9 50 59 Pumpkin 47 15 42 57 Walnut 60 5 51 56 LinolaŽ 43 2 70 72 Safflower 59 0 75 Sunflower 47 0 65 Corn 4 0 59 Wheat Germ 10 0 54 Note: Not all Flaxseed contains Omega 3. Solin (including the CSIRO brand LinolaŽ) is a relatively new strain of Flaxseed that has been produced through conventional plant breeding techniques to reduce dramatically or eliminate the Omega 3 (ALA) content. Flaxseed grown north of the 53 parallel have the highest source of Omega 3. Hot (flash) Foods In the midst of menopause, Nina Shandler threw away her estrogen pills and turned to soybeans and flaxseeds for relief. The following is from her book, Estrogen: The Natural Way by Nina Shandler. Estrogen makes me sick. Literally. I am a menopausal woman. Blond, blue-eyed, small boned. a picture of osteoporosis waiting to happen. Soaking in my own sweat. Waking up at two- hour intervals every single night by a self generated tropical typhoon. With each awakening, I feel the force of realization: I'm burning up. I'm drying out. I'm becoming a prune! Soon, I'll be old, frail, haggard. I'm at risk. I need help. So I went to my doctor. He said, "you need to take hormone replacement therapy." I asked, "Will the sheets stay dry?" He answered, "Yes, and your bones will stay strong, your heart will stay healthy, your skin will stay young, and you'll maintain vaginal lubrication." I asked, "But will it increase my risk of breast cancer?" He said, "You're not at high risk for breast cancer." I thought to myself, "Neither are most of the one in eight women who get it." I repressed the thought. The day after my first dose, I woke up with nausea. The next day, I woke up with nausea and a headache. Two weeks went by and things had not improved. I made a rash and inadvisable decision: I threw the estrogen and the progesterone into the wastebasket. I had to find another way. I spent months researching. I read that pumping iron might be just as effective as estrogen for protecting my pitifully petite skeleton, so I started working out. I was eating well and taking Chinese herbs recommended by my acupuncturist and herbalist. My 10 minute night sweats turned into five- minute heat waves and came at three hour intervals rather than every two hours. I dropped in and out of sleep more restfully. Then I found the most important information of all: changing my diet could relieve many of my symptoms. Japanese women eat a lot of phytoestrogen-rich soy foods and they experience fewer menopausal symptoms than American women. Medical journals and leading doctors seemed to agree that a diet rich in plant estrogens can minimize menopausal discomforts, lower cholesterol, benefit bones, reduce the risk of breast cancer, maintain younger- looking skin, and maintain vaginal moisture. The only potential downside I could find was fat. The best sources of phytoestrogens are soyfoods and flaxseed. While both are rich in essential fatty acids, especially cholesterol-lowering omega-3s, both can quickly add a lot of fat to the diet. (A 4 ounce serving of firm tofu contains about 7 grams of fat; 3 Tablespoons of flaxseeds contain about 10 grams of fat.) And too much fat, even good fat, is not healthy. To maintain a healthy weight and keep total fat intake between 20 and 30 percent, I would need to minimize my intake of conventional fat-rich foods. when possible I would have to substitute the soy equivalent, using flaxseeds instead of nuts in baked goods, drinking soymilk in place of cow's milk, and eating soy burgers and hot dogs instead of the meat equivalent. So how much soy and flax would I have to eat to approximate the benefits of hormone replacement? My research indicated at least three servings a day. (For more information see "How much is enough?" below) Although this may seem like a lot of soy and flaxseed, once I started developing recipes, I found it was not as hard as it sounds. And I also found that menopausal women are not the only ones who profit from a diet rich in plant estrogens; My husband and daughters are getting health benefits like lowered cholesterol. Here are some facts: Flaxseed based cereals and granolas can deliver a day's worth of plant estrogen in just one serving - especially if you pour soymilk over them. In general, breakfasts and snacks are the most efficient way to boost the amount of plant estrogen in you diet. Defatted Soy Flour can be added to baked goods, replacing up to 20 percent of the wheat flour in most recipes. When replacing wheat flour with soy flour, add a little more liquid (soy flour absorbs more than wheat) and lower the baking temperature by 25 degrees to counteract the fast browning caused by the soy flour. Soy Nuts are rich in protein and calcium as well as plant estrogens. I like grinding a cup of soy nuts with a teaspoon of salt to make a seasoning for Asian dishes or combining them with rice syrup to make a nut brittle. Soy Milk can be used like cow's milk, over cereal or in smoothies or baked goods. I like to spice up plain soymilk with a dash each of ground cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond extract. Heated, this makes an excellent alternative to coffee and can be consumed by the mugful throughout the day. Tofu can be helpful. Use it to make smoothies, desserts, dressings, soups, or main courses. Tofu alone can't satisfy the daily requirement for plant estrogen - you would have to eat a pound or more. But in combination with other soyfoods and flaxseed, it's part of the answer. How Much is Enough? After consulting with doctors and nutritionists, I devised the following chart, which shows the potential benefits of eating a diet rich in soy and flaxseed, as well as the food equivalent of one unit of estrogen. Recommended Daily Units of Estrogen To Decrease Breast Cancer Risk - 1 to 2 units of estrogen To Reduce Menopausal Symptoms - 1 to 2 units of estrogen To Lower Cholesterol - 2 to 5 units of estrogen To Protect Against Osteoporosis - 3 to 8 units of estrogen One Unit of Estrogen Equals....... Flaxseed = 1 tablespoon Soymilk = 1 cup TVP(textured vegetable protein) = 1/4 cup Tofu = 4 3/4 ounces Soy Flour = 1/2 cup Soy Burger = 1 patty Soy Hot dogs = 2 wieners Soy Beans = 1/3 cup Dry Roasted Soy Nuts = 1/3 cup Omega-3 Tied to ADHD excerpted from www.purdue.edu Deficiency in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tied to ADHD in Boys Purdue University researchers have found that boys with low blood levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids, have a greater tendency to have problems with behavior, learning and health consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or (ADHD). Some previous studies by other researchers have indicated that symptoms associated with a deficiency in fatty acids are exhibited to a greater extent in children with ADHD. Those symptoms include thirst, frequent urination and dry skin and hair. The Purdue researchers, however, were able to pinpoint omega-3s as the fatty acids that may be associated with the unique behavior problems in children with ADHD. "There are two types of fatty acids that must be obtained from the foods we eat because the body cannot synthesize them," says John R. Burgess, assistant professor of foods and nutrition. "Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are both essential to the body. However, evidence is accumulating that a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids may be tied to behavior problems, learning and health problems." ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder in children, affecting between 3 percent and 5 percent of school-age youngsters. It's diagnosed more often in boys than girls. The cause of ADHD is unknown, but research suggests many factors may contribute to it, including biological and environmental elements. Stimulant drugs such as Ritalin often are used to calm children with ADHD and are effective about 75 percent of the time. "With our research we are trying to find potential causes of ADHD so that nutritional treatments can be developed for some children with ADHD," Burgess says. For this study, the researchers compared the fatty acid levels in the blood of 96 boys, ages 6 to 12. Fifty-three of the boys had previously been identified as having ADHD, and 43 did not. Teachers and parents also were asked to rate the subjects on a scale used to assess childhood behavior problems. The parents also filled out a health questionnaire for possible symptoms associated with essential fatty acid deficiencies. Approximately 40 percent of the boys with ADHD had a greater frequency of symptoms indicative of essential fatty acid deficiency, as reported by their parents. Nine percent of the boys without ADHD had similar symptoms. Burgess says boys with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids scored higher in the frequency of many behavioral problems. Children with lower omega-6 levels reported significantly more colds and health related problems than those with higher levels, but they did not exhibit more behavioral problems. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and other seafood. Burgess says there are also small amounts of omega-3s in some polyunsaturated oils. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the proper functioning of the central nervous system. He says the body doesn't need a great quantity of omega-3 fatty acids, and he speculates that in children who have low blood levels of omega-3s, their metabolism may be unable to adequately process the little bit that they need from the foods they eat. "While all children with ADHD are not deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, we believe that this may be important for at least a subset of ADHD children," Burgess says. "However, at this point we don't know what the relationship is between omega-3 fatty acids and ADHD." return to menu Flax can provide Omega-3 needed Scientist says flax can provide Omega-3 needed in diet by Gord Leathers, Freelance Writer & Western Producer staff Bruce McDonald, professor of food and nutrition at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, has let modern science lead him back to an old way of doing things. After delving into the nutritional traits of flax, he's convinced that some health food advocates had the right idea years ago. At a presentation recently, McDonald recalled an incident years ago when he debated a health food advocate about the merits of flax. "Now I'm putting it (flax) on my granola. That's what he was doing 30 years ago," he said. North American flax production has been geared to make paint, paper and linen, but science now shows blue flax fields are a nutritional treasure trove of lignans, fatty acids and fibre. Lignans, biologically active chemicals manufactured by certain plants, appear to have anti-cancer properties. "The reason we started working with flax is that it by far has the highest concentration of lignans of any of the vegetable and plant products out there," McDonald said. It's eight to 10 fold higher than the next best source." In laboratory tests with induced breast and colon cancer, lignans helped prevent the early stages of cancer and were shown to be effective in fighting the disease in its later stages. As well, people who eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables tend to have lower incidences of heart attacks, McDonald said. Flax oil prospects have been heightened by recent studies that show ingesting foods with unsaturated fats to reduce cholesterol build-up is not enough. Eating different kinds of unsaturated fats with different fatty acids in correct proportion is important as well. "The popular thing out there was that unsaturated fats prevent cholesterol from building up," McDonald said. "We went to more unsaturated fats in our diet as a consequence of concern with saturated fats." Flax oil contains large amounts of a fatty acid called alpha linolenic acid. This is an omega-3 acid, an essential nutrient not common in the usual Canadian diet. The typical North American diet contains a ratio of Omega-6 to omega-3 from 10:1 to as high as 25:1. Health Canada recommends a ratio of 4:1. Dietary fibre is another factor. Flax seed is 23 percent fibre by weight of which a third is soluble. Fibre absorbs water in the intestine and increases intestinal bulk. This provides what McDonald delicately referred to as laxation. This article appeared in The Western Producer June 25, 1998 Recipes Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed and Wheatgerm Bread 1 cup milled flaxseed 1 cup fresh wheatgerm 2 cups water 2 1/2 teas. dry yeast 1 teas. salt 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup unhydrogenated canola oil 2 1/2 cups warm water 3 Tblesp. blackstrap molasses 3 Tblesp. brown sugar 10 cups wholewheat flour Combine flaxseed, wheatgerm and 2 cups water, allow to soak for 15 minutes. In a large bowl, combine oil, 2 1/2 cups warm water, molasses and brown sugar. Add flaxseed mixture to oil mixture and stir. Add 3 cups wholewheat flour, stir. Let gluten develop - 10 minutes. Mix yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Let work unil doubled, about 10 minutes. Add 6 - 8 cups wholewheat flour, working it in to form smooth, slightly sticky dough. Finish kneading on floured counter top. Return dough to buttered mixing bowl. cover and let rise 45 minutes. Punch down and mold into loaves. Place into buttered pans. Cover and let rise 35 -45 minutes in warm draft free place. Bake at 350 F for 45 - 55 minutes. Yields 4 or 5 loaves. ___________________ Milled Flaxseed Scones 2/3 cup Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup raisins (soaked) 1/3 cup butter 2 cups wholewheat flour 4 teas. baking powder 3 Tblsp. brown sugar pinch salt Combine the flaxseed and buttermilk, allow to soak for 10 minutes. Add raisins to the flaxseed mixture. Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter. Combine dry and flaxseed mixtures. Work into a soft dough. Divide into two parts and pat out into a floured board to 1/2" thickness. Shape into squares or rounds. Place on floured or buttered cookie sheet. Cut each piece into squares or wedges. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes. __________________ Super Flaxseed Muffins 2/3 cup Northern Edge Milled Flaxseed 2/3 cup water or milk 2 cup flour 1 cup white sugar 4 teas. baking powder 1 teas. cinnamon 1/2 teas. salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup coconut 2 cups grated carrots 1 apple, peeled and grated 2 Tblsp unhydrogenated canola oil 2 teasp. vanilla 1 egg (large) Soak the Northern Edge milled Flaxseed in water or milk for 10 minutes. In large bowl, combine the next ten ingredients. in a large bowl, beat egg, oil and vanilla. Add the flaxseed mixture and stir. Combine this with the dry ingredients and stir until moist. Spoon into paper- lined muffin tins. Bake at 350 F for 20 - 25 minutes. return to menu watch here for more recipes! New Meat Loaf 1 kg lean ground beef 2 lbs 250 mL skim milk 1 cup 125 mL ground flax seed ˝ cup 125 mL dry bread crumbs ˝ cup 125 mL chopped onion ˝ cup 1 egg, beaten 1 15 mL Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp 5 mL black pepper 1 tsp 5 mL garlic powder 1 tsp 5 mL dry mustard 1 tsp 2 mL celery salt ˝ tsp 1 mL ground thyme 1/4 tsp 50 mL ketchup 1/4 cup In a large bowl, combine beef, milk, ground flax, crumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic, mustard, celery salt and thyme. Mix well. Pat mixture into a 22 x 13 x 8 cm (9 x 5 x 3 inch) loaf pan. Spread ketchup over top of loaf. Bake at 180°C (350°F) 1 to 1 ˝ hours, until no pink remains. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Remove from pan, place on platter to serve. Yield: 8 servings Serving Size: 1 slice Single Serving Nutrient Values Calories 375 Sodium 258 mg Protein 27.6 g Potassium 598 mg Carbohydrate 15.5 g Folate 59 mg Fibre 2.9 g Fat 22.3 g Polyunsaturates 3.9 g Monounsaturates 8.5 g Saturates 7.2 g Cholesterol 104.2 mg New Flax Fried Rice 250 mL long grain rice1 cup 500 mL water 2cups 2 mL salt ˝ tsp 25 mL canola oil 2 tbsp 3 eggs, beaten well 3 125 mL diced cooked ham or any meat ˝ cup 175 mL frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn), thawed 3/4 cup 2 green onions, cut into 6 mm (1/4 inch) lengths 2 25 mL soy sauce 2 tbsp 2 mL sesame oil ˝ tsp 50 mL flax seed, toasted* 1/4 cup Rinse rice well in a sieve under cold running water. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, add rice, bring to a boil again, stirring with a fork. Reduce heat, cover, simmer slowly 20 minutes. Remove lid, allow steam to escape. Fluff rice with a fork. Cool, cover and place in refrigerator overnight. In a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat canola oil. Add egg and fry until half cooked. Add rice, breaking up any lumps, stirring quickly to coat the rice. Reduce heat to medium low; add ham, vegetables and green onions. Cook, turning rice mixture gently but frequently, about 4 minutes. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and flax seed. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 3 minutes. *To toast flax seed, spread flax seeds in small metal pan. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir while toasting. Yield: 6 servings. Serving Size: 250 mL (1 cup) Single Serving Nutrient Values Calories 266 Sodium 650 mg Protein 10.9 g Potassium 259 mg Carbohydrate 32.7 g Folate 44 mg Fibre 2.7 g Fat 10.3 g Polyunsaturates 4.0 g Monounsaturates 3.7 g Saturates 1.8 g Cholesterol 112.8 mg New Farmland Flax Cookies 325 mL butter 1 1/3 cups 300 mL granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups 375 mL lightly packed brown sugar 1 ˝ cups 575 mL flax seed 2 1/3 cups 3 large eggs 3 7 mL vanilla 1 ˝ tsp 825 mLall-purpose flour 3 ˝ cups 15 mL baking soda 1 tbsp 750 mL oatmeal 3 cups In a bowl, cream butter and sugars; add flax seed. In another bowl, beat eggs and vanilla together. Combine with flax mixture. Sift together the flour and soda. Mix in oatmeal and combine with other ingredients. Form dough into 4 cm (1 ˝ inch) round logs. Place in freezer and chill. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice into .5 cm (1/4 inch) medallions. Place on baking sheet leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between cookies. Bake 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from sheet and cool. Yield: @108 cookies (5 cm/2 inches) Serving Size: 2 cookies Single Serving Nutrient Values Calories 185 Sodium 134 mg Protein 3.7 g Potassium 174 mg Carbohydrate 23.9 g Folate 33 mg Fibre 2.2 g Fat 8.8 g Polyunsaturates 2.5 g Monounsaturates 2.3 g Saturates 3.5 g Cholesterol 25.1 mg New Simple Two-hour Buns 25 mL fast rising instant yeast 2 tbsp 2 L all-purpose flour 8 cups 175 mL ground flax seed 3/4 cup 125 mL granulated sugar ˝ cup 2 eggs 2 5 mL salt 1 tsp 750 mL lukewarm water 3 cups In a bowl, mix yeast, 1 L (4 cups) flour and ground flax. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and salt. Add water and stir. Add flour mixture to the liquid and beat until well blended. Add remaining flour and knead. Let rise 15 minutes. Punch down and let rise again 15 minutes. Punch down and form into buns. Place on greased baking sheet allowing 5 cm (2 inches) between buns. Let rise one hour. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake 20 minutes. Remove and cool on a rack. Yield: 4 dozen 10 cm (4 inch) buns Serving Size: 1 bun Single Serving Nutrient Values Calories 109 Sodium 55 mg Protein 3.3 g Potassium 74 mg Carbohydrate 20.3 g Folate 26 mg Fibre 1.2 g Fat 1.5 g Polyunsaturates 0.8 g Monounsaturates 0.3 g Saturates 0.2 g Cholesterol 8.8 mg New Northern Edge Crispy Squares 1 cup milled Flaxseed 1 cup fresh wheatgerm 2 cups crispie cereal 1 cup coconut 1/4 cup butter 250 grams marshmellows 1 teaspoon flavouring (your choice) 1 cup raisins Melt butter and marshmellows. Add flavouring. Stir in dry ingredients. Press into buttered pan. Cut into squares. |
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