Health Benefits of Flax Seeds

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Seven Great Benefits of the Flaxseeds

• Flaxseeds, also known as Alsi, are the seed of
  plant Linum Usitatissimum . This seed has many
  medicinal benefits. Many people utilise the seed
  for conditions related to the gastrointestinal
  (GI) tract. Such conditions include constipation,
  damage to the colon due to the overuse of
  laxatives, diarrhoea, inflammation of the large
  intestine, irritable bowel syndrome, sores, etc.
  Flax seeds are also consumed for the disorders of
  the circulatory system (heart blood vessels)
  including high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
  hypertension and coronary heart diseases.
• Flaxseed plays a significant role in curing acne,
  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD),
  breast pain, kidney related disorders, obesity,
  diabetes, depression, malaria, and rheumatoid
  arthritis.It is known to cure cough and sore
  throat. People largely consume flaxseeds for
  lowering their chances of breast cancer, lung
  cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer.

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How do Flaxseeds work?

• Flaxseeds are rich sources of dietary fibre and
  omega-3 fatty acids. If flaxseeds are consumed
  before meals, it tends to make people feel less
  hungry, so they eat less. It happens because of
  the fibre that is present in the seed coat. This
  fibre bounds with the cholesterol found in the
  intestine and hinder its absorption. Flaxseeds
  also make platelets (cells responsible for blood
  clotting).
• Flaxseeds are tried to prevent and treat cancer
  because theyre broken down into Lignans. The
  exposure to Lignans at the age of adolescence
  helps reduce the risk of breast cancer and
  increase the survival of patients with breast
  cancer. Lignans interfere with the growth and
  spread of tumour cells and thus prevent cancer.

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• An ounce (approx. 3tbsp) of flaxseed contains
  Omega-3(ALA) 6,338mg Fiber 8gm Protein 6gm
  Vitamin B1 31 RDA Manganese 35 RDA
  Magnesium 30 RDA Phosphorus 19 RDA Selenium
  10 RDA Flaxseeds also contain a good amount of
  vitamin B6, Iron, potassium, copper and zinc.

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Seven Benefits of the wondrous Flaxseeds

• 1.High in fibre, but Low in CarbsFlaxseeds
  consist of elevated levels of mucilage gum
  content. Mucilage is a gum forming fibre that
  helps the stomach to retain food for longer
  durations and thus increase the nutrient
  absorption. One should consume fibre rich foods
  every day.
• 2.Lose weight by eating Flaxseeds
• Flax seeds consist of fibre inside its seed coat.
  These tissues help losing weight as when a person
  consumes flaxseed before the meals it increases
  the satisfaction level of a person and then they
  end up consuming fewer calories thus losing
  weight.
• 3.Good Hair, Good Skin.
• The ALA fats in flax seeds are beneficial for the
  skin and hair as they provide essential fats and
  b-Vitamins which help to reduce the dryness.
  Consume Flaxseeds daily for healthy skin, hair
  and nails. Consider adding 2 tbsp flaxseeds to
  those yummy smoothies and salads.

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• 4.More the Flaxseeds. Lesser is the Cholesterol
• Flax Seeds beautifully reduce the cholesterol
  levels in the body. People with high cholesterol
  levels should include flaxseeds in their daily
  diet. The water soluble content of flaxseeds
  traps fats and cholesterol in our digestive
  system and makes it unable to be absorbed. This
  eventually results in the excretion of Bile,
  forcing the body to produce more, using up excess
  cholesterol in the blood and lowering the
  cholesterol level.
• 5.Promotes Digestive Health
• Flaxseeds help in improving the digestive health
  of individuals. The ALA content that is present
  in Flax can help protect the digestive tract
  lining and maintain Gastro Intestinal health. It
  also treats constipation and guts inflammation.
• 6.Rich in Antioxidants (Lignans)
• Flaxseeds are rich in antioxidants. Lignans are
  polyphenols which provide benefits for
  anti-aging, maintains hormone balance and cell-
  health. They also support probiotic growth in the
  gut and thus remove yeast in the body.
• 7.Flaxseeds are Gluten-Free
• Flax seeds dont contain gluten so they can
  easily replace the grains that contain gluten.
  Gluten consisting grains are inflammatory
  therefore, Flaxseeds are highly recommended to
  people who have gluten sensitivity.

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How to Consume Flax Seeds

• There is a lot of debate as to how Flax Seeds
  should be consumed as if it is not chewed
  properly it can be flushed out of the system
  undigested.It, therefore, makes more sense to go
  in for Ground or milled flax seeds.Flax seed oil
  can also be used as a healthy cooking
  medium.There are various other ways in which it
  can be consumed.
• 1.It can easily be added to flour while making
  chapatis or just added in the batter for making
  cakes, Bread or other delicacies at home.
• 2.It can enrich the breakfast by adding it to
  cereals, oats, salads, muesli and other things
  which form part of your morning meal.
• 3. Flax seed powder can be added to Milk Shakes
  and even smoothies or any other drink
• 4. A Tea Spoon or 1/2 Teaspoon of Flax seed
  powder  can  be taken directly with water in the
  morning
• We have described above the nutritional content,
  various health benefits of flaxseeds and how we
  should be consuming them. They are among the most
  beautiful ways to resolve many issues related to
  hair, skin, nails, cough, inflammation, etc and
  can help us a great deal in solving a lot of
  health Issues too and as such should definitely
  be part of our diet.

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