Flax Seed

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Flaxseed comes from the flax plant (also known as Linumusitatissimum), which grows to be about 2 feet tall. Its nutty-tasting seeds can be eaten on their own or crushed and cold-pressed to release flaxseed oil. The oil pressed from the seed (linseed oil) has been used for a variety of industrial purposes and the oil-free meal could be fed to livestock. In addition to usage of seed for industrial purposes, whole flaxseed is used extensively in baked goods in Europe. The nutrients in flaxseed include lignans, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), or omega-3. Today, flaxseed is available in the form of seeds, oils, powder, tablets, capsules, and flour. People use it as a dietary supplement to prevent constipation, , high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, and several other conditions.

Health Benefits-

• Flaxseed is rich in lignans, which are plant compounds that have been studied for their potent cancer- fighting properties.  Interestingly, this seed boasts 75–800 times more lignans than other plant foods

2. Loaded with nutrients, especially thiamine, B vitamin that plays a key role in energy metabolism as well as cell function. It’s also a great source of copper, which is involved inbrain development, immune health, and iron metabolism.

3. Flaxseed is an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), atype of omega 3 fatty acid that is important for heart health and found primarily in plant foods.

4. May lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure

5. Help in weight loss as Flax seeds may be useful as a part of a weight loss diet. It contains soluble fiber, which becomes highly sticky when mixed with water. This fiber has been shown to be effective at suppressing hunger and cravings, potentially promoting weight loss.

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