Grinding flax seeds... (linseed)

vicidoesstuff

Hiiii

Okay so... every morning for breakfast I have porridge (boring, I know, but I like it). I've read that flaxseeds (linseed) are really good for runners and those who don't eat fish (I'm allergic) because they're rich in omega 3. Thing is, you have to grind them to get the omega 3 benefits. Otherwise, they're pretty pointless. I got a wooden pestle and mortar from my Mum but was wondering if anyone knows of a quicker, easier way to get the seeds to grind.

I've looked at grinders on Amazon and they're a wee bit expensive for what I want to do with them. Not quite worth it for just a tablespoon every day! What if I get just a normal salt/pepper mill, do you reckon that will do the same job?

alliecore

A blender or coffee grinder does the trick just fine!

Kminor67

Buy an electric coffee bean grinder. It will work!

zave

I buy them already ground.

katzpawz

You could try the pepper mill, although the flax seeds are so tiny, not sure how effective that'll be, but it's certainly the least expensive option. I was wondering if a coffee grinder would do the trick. They're not terribly expensive and at least you'd have a useful appliance in case it doesn't work on the flax.

ket_the_jet

I say stick with the mortar and pestle. It doesn't take too long and you are doing something active as opposed to an electric grinder. It's the little things that add up.

Plus, if you buy a really nice mortar and pestle, it looks nice on a shelf. I have a marble one that I always get some compliments on...if not a few "Why do you have *that*?!"
-wtk

dbosh

I have a small, inexpensive coffee grinder. It was probably $15.00 at a local store. Works great. I use it only for flax as I don't want the flax to pick up a coffee or spice flavor. I am a huge believer in the benefits of flax, but encourage you to do your own research.

BrentGetsFit

I use my coffee grinder, it does the trick beautifully

kellykaye_xo

You can buy them already ground up so it's much easier. I buy the Bob's organic brand. You can get them at most health food stores.

vicidoesstuff

I know you can get them already ground but that defeats the object of having them fresh and is more expensive... so that doesn't make sense at all.

I'll stick with my pestle and mortar for now and think about buying a grinder in the future. I know the cheapest on Amazon is only £10 but that's a tenner I could spend on something else. I'm sure I'll get used to doing it manually. Have done for a few days already.

kellykaye_xo

There isn't much of a price difference between ground or whole at the store I buy them at (Sprouts). Maybe it's different where you live. They stay fresh if you store them in the fridge and you get the same health benefits....

hikingmonk

I bought this one for grinding flax and chia seeds.
http://www.amazon.com/Krups-203-42-Touch-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00004SPEU/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1302795948&sr=1-1

Strangely enough though, I think the already ground ones work as well or better (for dry eye relief anyways) and they are the same price (at least for Anutra/Chia). Doesn't make sense of course, but hey, that's life.