Flax seeds: Uses and recipes

Flaxseed, also called as Linseed oil or flax oil is now emerging as a super food with high content of Omega 3 fatty acids and proves to reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, heart diseases and even to some extent diabetes.

1. The Nutritional value of flaxseed for 2 tablespoon is given below,

• Calories................................ 70 ( per serving)
• Omega-3............................... 4.6 grams
• Protein.................................. 5.4 grams
• Fiber..................................... 8.1 grams
• Cholesterol........................... 0 grams
• Sodium................................. 0 grams 
• Calcium................................ 8.1 milligrams
• Iron....................................... 1.4 milligrams

 Along with these Nutritional values flax seeds has a whole long list of uses and benefits which is been discussed here,

 Benefits of whole flaxseed

✓ High in fibre
     Large amount of fibre with low carbs content is an excellent food for weight loss and helps greatly in clean n fulfilling bowel movements. It has both soluble and insoluble fibre. Also aids in constipation.

✓ Rich in protein
     Protein helpt to build and repair tissues. High protein diet helps to lose weight. Provides with sufficient energy to carry out daily work and play.

✓ House of Antioxidants      
     Since high in lignans (phytoestrogens) it has been widely used to lower the risk of heart diseases, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis and breast cancer.

✓ Cancer Prevention
      As mentioned above the plant estrogen helps to prevent breast cancer,Ovarian cancer, and also prostate cancer.

✓ Powerhouse of Omega 3
       Omega-3 in the form of ALA has proven to reduce inflammation and has variety of healing properties which includes preventing strokes and heart attacks.

✓ Lowers cholesterol
      High cholesterol limits the blood flow and increases the risk of heart problems further leads to fatty deposits in your blood vessels hence becomes important to lower cholesterol and flaxseeds are aiding in that.

✓  Healthy Hair and Skin
      Being rich in fatty acids and vitamin B complex it is a great option for healthy hair and skin. Reduces dryness and acne. 

✓ lowers Blood Pressure
✓Immune booster properties
✓Anti-viral and Anti- Bacterial

Having all these benefits now let us try some quick and fast Healthy recipes and eats:

• Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to your cup of coffee.
• Mix a few tablespoons of ground or roasted flaxseeds to your protein shake and other health drinks.
• Grind flax seeds and add to your jam, peanut butter or Mayonnaise.
• You can sprinkle flaxseeds on your baking recipes like pancakes, muffins, bread etc. 
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• Use flaxseeds instead of bread crumbs to add crunchiness to baked and fried dishes.
• Add roasted flaxseeds to your morning breakfast cereals oatmeal along with other dry fruits.
• Mix with yogurt.