 Not all flax ingredients are created equal when it comes to lignan content. According to the Flax Council of Canada, flaxseed contains between 0.7 and 1.9 percent SDG (the main lignan in flaxseed), making it one of the most potent forms of lignans. The lignans are concentrated in the fibrous hulls of flaxseed, so processing can remove them. If you purchase whole flaxseeds, you'll want to grind them up for best results.
Ideas for incorporating flaxseeds into your diet:
Sprinkle one to two tablespoons of ground flaxseed in your smoothie or breakfast cereal
Mix some into your yogurt
Bake ground flaxseeds into healthy breads or muffins
There are many other ways to reap the benefits of flax lignans by incorporating flaxseeds into your diet.
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