Flaxseeds, 500g

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The Health Benefits Of Flaxseeds

• High in Lignans - Most plant foods have some phytonutrients called lignans, which are, fiber-related polyphenols that act like phytoestrogens, and provide valuable antioxidant and fiber mimicking benefits. Recent research has ranked flaxseeds as the #1 source of lignans. In fact, flaxseeds have 7 times more lignans than the runner ups, which are, sunflower seeds, 475 times as many as cashews and a whopping 3,200 times as many as peanuts. 
• Reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Consuming plants with omega-3 fatty acids can aid your cardiovascular health through a variety of mechanisms, including regulating the heartbeat and preventing inflammatory actions. Also, recent studies have confirmed that eating flaxseeds can lower blood pressure. These health benefits may be as a result of the amino acid groups and the omega-3 fatty acids found in these seeds.
• Skin tissue protection. Research has shown that a healthy diet that includes linseeds can protect the skin tissue from getting impaired by radiation. The research concluded that dietary linseeds, already known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, can work both as a protector and a mitigator to counter radiation pneumonopathy.
• Aids in the prevention of diabetes. Preliminary research has also suggested that daily consumption of flaxseed’s lignans may modestly improve blood sugar levels. In addition, daily flaxseed intake encourages glycemic control in females with pre-diabetes, as well as, in obese men.
• Flaxseed is a whole grain. Whole grains provide whole nutrition from the grain without stripping any vital nutrients away as is the case with processed grains. Flaxseeds have a very high amount of fiber, which, has numerous health benefits. It facilitates digestive health. Softens stool and maintains bowel health. It also lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugars and is essential for healthy weight management.

It is best that you buy whole flaxseeds and grind them fresh to add to various recipes and meals.

• Sprinkle them onto cold or hot cereal.
• Add the ground seeds to homemade bread, cookie and muffin recipes.
• Add ground linseeds to pump up your breakfast shake’s nutritional value.
• Sprinkle on steamed vegetables, to give them a nuttier flavor and an added boost of fiber, potassium and magnesium.
• Organic dietary flaxseed oil can also be purchased for use in meals, and recipes. This is a good alternative for vegetarians and vegans to get their daily intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. It can be used in salad dressing, sauces, with yogurt, in protein shakes and smoothies. It also works great as an alternative to butter on potatoes, toast and other starches.