Flaxseeds are high in nutrients as well as give vitamins, energy and healthy fats. Adding flaxseeds in a daily diet is one of the effective ways to prevent many serious diseases such as hypertension, heart problems and obesity. Nowadays it is recognized to be a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Let’s explore the health benefits it provides. 

Improves Heart Problem

Flaxseed is one of the highest plant sources of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Your body system does not generate omega-3s by itself, so you have to get them through food items such as flaxseeds,  fish, etc. Studies have shown that people who consume more ALA foods are at less risk of heart problems.

Helps Digestion

Many of us don’t get sufficient fiber the average adult has around 15 gm a day, far from the required 38 gm a day for men and 25 gm a day for women. It is good to take only 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed which offers 11%  of the daily fiber required for men and 16 %  for women. The insoluble fiber helps digestion and avoids constipation.

Decrease Cholesterol

Well, consuming flaxseeds will never substitute cholesterol-lowering drugs for people who need them. However, studies have shown that consuming flaxseed can aid in the fight toward high cholesterol. While digestion, soluble fiber present in flaxseed aid restrict cholesterol and drives it out of the body, reducing cholesterol levels. Individuals with higher cholesterol, having 30 gm of flaxseed powder per day for three months aided lower total cholesterol by 17% and bad cholesterol by almost 20%. 

Help with Weight Loss

Flaxseeds are rich in soluble fiber, which makes you feel heavy so you are less likely to eat too much. Studies shows that eating whole flaxseeds can lead to weight loss, particularly for people who are obese. In the research, the people who lost weight the most were those who remained on a flaxseeds supplement diet for 12 weeks or longer.  Also, one who ate more than 30 gm of flaxseeds a day.

Try Some Recipes to your daily diet

Baking: Great for pancakes, cookies, bread and muffins. If you like to bake these recipes, put coarsely powdered flaxseeds to them which enhances nutrition and texture.

Bars and Granola:  When you make breakfast bars or granola combine powdered flaxseeds to the recipe which enhances the dish with more nutrients. 

Smoothies: Daily kick start with a two tablespoon of powdered flaxseed to a shake or smoothie. Your day will become a lot healthier!

Oatmeal: While eating oats incorporate flaxseed which makes the oatmeal much more healthy. Also when preparing pudding add flaxseeds with brown sugar and a little cinnamon.

Snacks: Flaxseed oil can be poured on popcorn or the powdered one can be combined with spices, herbs and used to prepare your own chips or crackers.

Salads: Add flaxseed on roasted vegetables as a topping and also you can sprinkle some flaxseeds oil on roasted vegetables. If you prefer, use flaxseed oil instead of olive oil for dressing salads.

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