FLAX SEED OR LINSEED:
Flaxseed contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids along with antioxidant substances called lignans that help promotes hormonal balance in addition to several other benefits of flaxseed. Flaxseed sometimes called linseeds are small brown tan or golden coloured seeds. Flaxseeds are a great source of dietary fibre; minerals like manganese, thiamine, magnesium and plant-based proteins.
omega-3 essential fatty acids, 'good' fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidants qualities.
Fibre, flaxseed contains both soluble and insoluble type.
Health benefits of Flaxseeds:
➠ Recent studies have suggested that flaxseed may have a protective effect against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
➠ Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.
➠ Research suggests that plant omega-3s help the cardiovascular system through several different mechanisms, including anti-inflammatory action and normalizing the heartbeat.
➠ Flaxseed contains linolenic acid, alpha-linolenic acid . These are essential during pregnancy since they aid in the brain development of the fetus, essentially during the first few months of pregnancy.
➠ Much like flaxseeds, flaxseed oil is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. One tablespoon contains an impressive 7,196 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
➠ Health experts recommended one tablespoon of flaxseeds per day to weight loss and to improve overall health.
➠ Omega-3 fatty acids keep skin healthy and shine. It also helps to improve the hair growth, nourish your hair and helps to reduce breakage of hairs.
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