Flax added to beef cattle rations is important for added protein and energy. The really great thing about flax in beef diets is the increased fertility in cows and bulls.
William J. Smith
Midway Polled Herefords
OILSEED NEWS
Flaxseed on the store shelf in Peru. A tea is made with flax, barley and other ingredients.
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Flaxseed Chia Hempseed Sesame Pumpkin Sunflower
One ounce
Calories 152 137 155 160 151 164
Fiber 7.8 grams 10.6 grams 1.1 grams 3.3 grams 1.7 grams 2.4 grams
Protein 5.2 grams 4.4 grams 8.8 grams 5.0 grams 7.0 grams 5.8 grams
Omega 3 fats 6.5 grams 4.9 grams
Omega 6 fats 1.7 grams 1.6 grams 6 grams 6 grams 6.4 grams
Manganese 35% RDI 30% RDI 34% RDI 42% RDI 27% RDI
Thiamine 31% RDI 15% RDI 31% RDI
Magnesium 28% RDI 30% RDI 45% RDI 25% RDI 37% RDI 23% RDI
Oilseeds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber and healthy vegetarian protein.
It is very easy to add these ingredients to many foods including smoothies, salads, yogurt, breads and oatmeal.