14/07/2020
Health benefits of Flax seeds
1. Loaded with nutrients
1 Tablespoon of ground flax seeds contain:
Calories 37
Protein 1.3 grams
Carbs 2 grams
Fiber 1.9 grams
Saturated fat 0.3 grams
Monosaturated fat 0.5 grams
Polysaturated fat 2.0 grams
Omega 3 fatty acids 1,597 mg
Vit. B1 8% of the RDI
Vit. B6 2% of the RDI
Folate 2% of the RDI
Calcium 2% of the RDI
Iron 2%
Magnesium 7%
Phosphorus 4%
Potassium 2%
2. High in Omega 3 fats
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, flax seeds can be your best
source of omega 3.
3. Rich source of Lignans
Lignans have powerful antioxidants and estrogen properties.
They may help in preventing breast and prostate cancer as
well as other types of cancer.
4. Rich in dietary fiber
Insoluble fiber allow more water to bind to the tools,
increases the bulk and results in softer stools. This is useful
for preventing constipation and for those who have irritable
bowel movement.
5. Ability to lower cholesterol levels
In post meno pausal women, consuming 30 grams of flax seeds daily lowered total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol by approx.
7% and 10% respectively. These effects appear to be due to the flax
seed, as it binds to bile salts and is then excreted to the body.
6. May lower blood pressure
For those who are already taking blood pressure medication, flax
seeds lowered blood pressure even further and decreased the number of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure.
7. They contain high quality protein
Great source of plant based protein. Flax seed protein is rich in
amino acids.
8. May help control blood sugar
A few studies have found that people with type 2 diabetes when
added 10-20 gram of flax seed to their daily diet for atleast one
month saw reduction of 8-20% in blood sugar level.
9. Flax seed keep hunger at bay, which may aid in weight control.
Keep you full for longer and may help manage your weight by
controlling your appetite.
10. Can be a versatile ingridient
-adding them to water and drinking it as part of your daily
fluid intake.
-drizzling flax seed oil as dressing on salad.
-springkling ground flaxseed over your hot or cold breakfast cereal.
-mixing them into your favorite yogurt
-adding them into cookies, muffins or bread.
-mixing them into smoothies to thicken up the consistency
-adding them to water as egg substitute
-incorporating to meaat patties
source: Healthline
(Evidence based)