How to Grind Sunflower Seeds for Omega 3

Add a dash of healthy fats to your diet with natural omega fatty acids found in seeds. Sunflower seeds contain 11.75 grams of omega 6 and 0.02 grams of omega 3 per 1/4 cup serving, according to World's Healthiest Foods website. This means that sunflower seeds are a better source of omega 6 fatty acids than omega 3. While both omega 3 and omega 6 are healthy, The Guardian newspaper points out that too much omega 6 in a diet can result in physical maladies. To balance this out, combine your sunflower seeds with linseeds, also known as flaxseeds, which are high in omega 3, and almonds to get a balanced combination of healthy fats.

Things You'll Need

• 3 cups raw flaxseed
• 2 cups hulled, raw sunflower seeds
• 1 cup shelled, raw almonds
• Spice or coffee grinder
• Opaque, airtight container

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Instructions

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     Add the seeds and nuts to a spice or coffee grinder.

   • 2

     Grind the seeds and nuts into a fine powder using several short bursts of the grinder to prevent the mixture from turning pasty.

   • 3

     Pour the ground seed mixture into an opaque container and seal. Store in the refrigerator for up to three months. Sprinkle the powder over foods or add it to smoothies as an omega supplement.