According to genericflaxseed.com, 1/4 cup of flax seed has 20 grams of fibre.
yes, 1/4 cup of flaxseed contains 20 grams of fiber, therefore, 1 tbsp,1/2oz, of which there are 4 in a 1/4 cup, contains 1/4 of 20, i.e. 5 grams of fiber in 1 tbsp of flaxseeds, ground or not. grinding them releases the oils which oxidize rather quickly making it essential to grind them immediately before use in order to obtain the most nutritional value from them.
There are approximately 7 grams in 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal.
Flax meal is just ground up flax seeds.
Ground flax meal is usually a finer consistency than simply ground flax. Ground flax will have larger pieces and will be a rougher texture.
One heaped tablespoon of peanut butter contains 5 grams of protein.
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Flax meal should be stored in the freezer and used up within a few weeks.
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100 grams has 326 calories
2 cups
anywhere from half a tablespoon to a full tablespoon per gal.
Depends on WHAT you are serving. In my estimation 616 grams is approximately 5 servings of veg in an average meal.
Flax seeds must be finely ground into a meal to get the maximum benefits from the omega-3 oil and dietary fiber. You can use a coffee grinder and dedicate its use to grinding flax seeds. Once ground, the flax seeds should be consumed quickly, because the oil in the seeds oxidizes rapidly. Try to consume 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed daily, and make sure you drink plenty of water when adding flax seed to your diet. Ground flax seed can easily be mixed into salad dressing, or added on top of dishes including salads, stir-fry, soup, stews, and cereal. Flax seeds are 35-40% oil, so a similar amount of oil may be omitted from any recipe requiring oil that also includes ground flax seeds. Similarly, about 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds steeped in 3 tablespoons of warm water for 2-3 minutes will substitute for one egg in recipes.