Flax Seed for Health
The humble flax seed is filled with nutrient goodness. Perhaps one of the most important elements in the diet of the average vegetarian, flax seeds come with the promise of the combined goodness of nutrients that may not otherwise be found in a vegetarian diet.
Here is why you should include flax seeds in your diet:
1. Flax seeds are high in fibre, but you don’t have the hassle of piling on your carbohydrate intake. The high levels of mucilage gum content in flax seeds enables the formation of water soluble gel-forming fibre which is good for the intestinal tract, especially to increase nutrient absorption.
2. Flax Seeds help in supporting the colon detoxification process, fat loss and reduction of sugar cravings. This happens through the soluble and insoluble fibre content in it. This helps keep your body free of toxins and healthy.
3. Flax Seeds also help create healthier skin, hair and nails, because of their high Vitamin B family content. It reduces dryness and flakiness, acne and even dry skin. It is also good for the reduction of the dry eye syndrome.
4. Flax Seeds are a healthier option as a source of fats, since they contains a higher concentration of healthy fats which, in the long term, is good for the heart and the circulation of blood in the body.
5. Flax Seeds are exceptionally useful in assisting weight loss, because they comprise healthy fats, lots of fibre and reduce the extent of bodily inflammation.
6. The healthy nature of Flax Seeds enables the reduction of cholesterol in the digestive tract, and therefore makes it a lot easier to keep the balance in the cholesterol levels in the heart. Since the soluble fibre content of flax seeds trap fat and cholesterol in the digestive system, and prevents it from getting absorbed.
7. Flax Seeds are great Antioxidants, and help with anti-aging, hormonal balance and cellular health. This also contributes in keeping the skin healthy.
8. Flax Seeds are rich in polyphenols, which encourages the growth of probiotics in the gut. This will then eliminate yeast and candida in the body, besides also keeping viruses and bacteria out of the system.
9. Flax seeds are useful in maintaining digestive health by reducing gut inflammation, and in helping people who have digestive ailments such as Crohn’s Disease.
10. By their inherent anti-oxidant properties, Flax Seeds are very efficient in fighting cancer. Consumption of flax seeds on a regular basis works efficiently to reduce the risk of breast cancer
Enthused by the goodness in Flax Seeds? Try out a recipe!
Dry roast some flax seeds lightly on a medium flame. Set it aside on a plate to cool, and in the same pan, dry roast peanuts till nicely roasted. Take care not to burn them, though. Turn off the stove, and into the hot pan, add roasted gram, cumin and garlic, mix for them to heat up. Set aside to cool. Transfer everything to a wide plate to cool. Add some oil to the same pan, and on a low flame, fry broken red chillies till crispy. Once it cools down, add a few red chillies to a podi jar and powder it. Add peanuts, cumin, garlic, roasted gram and then the flax seeds along with salt. Powder all of them, and do not blend till the podi turns hot. Savour this as an accompaniment with dosas, idlies and even as a seasoning for your salads.
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