BENEFITS OF FLAXSEED

 

Flax also known as common flax or linseed, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated in the cooler counties of the world. The fabric linen is made from flax. It is a popular textile in the Western countries and was traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes and table linen.

Mainly flaxseed is cultivated for its oil also known as Linseed oil.Flaxseeds have two basic varieties/colors: brown or yellow (golden linseeds).

 

A certified holistic nutritionist states that a 100-gram portion of ground flaxseed supplies about 534 calories (2,230 kJ), 41 g of fat, 28 g of fiber, and 20 g of protein.Whole flaxseeds are stable chemically, but it while ground flaxseeds go rancid due to oxidation and left exposed to air at room temperature for more than a week. But if you refrigerate the ground flaxseeds for in a sealed container it can stay fresh for nuch longer period before going rancid.

These nutty delights come packed with a bevy of health benefits. 

1. "They are packed with soluble mucilaginous (gumlike) fibre that can lower the levels of unhealthy cholesterol (LDL) while balancing the blood sugar levels. 

2. Best nutritionist in Kolkata for weight loss refers flaxseeds as hunger suppressants because it makes you feel full for a long time.

3. Their high omega-3 fatty acids content can help lower undesirable fats (triglycerides) in the blood, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack. 

4.Flaxseeds are enriched in fibre, protein, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, lignan among other nutrients and minerals. Lignans present in them help in battling high levels of estrogen and help in maintaining balanced hormonal levels. 

5.Since flaxseeds are energy-dense with great satiety value, these make you feel full and therefore facilitate weight management.
6.Flaxseeds are great for women's health;it is suggested for regular consumption by a certified holistic nutritionist, for it may help reduce menopausal symptoms and can also help tackling irregular periods and menstruation-linked discomfort. 

 

FUN FACTS:

1. Heating/Roasting Flaxseed can reduce the Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids

2. They help in regulating the monthly cycles in cases of PCOS.