EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLAX SEEDS
Flax seeds are small oil seeds that are rich in Omega-3 fats, fiber and protein. The seeds come from a flowering plant that belongs to the Family Linaceae.
Flax seeds are known for their immense health benefits, and we'll look at some of them;
[1] They're a good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fats are essential fats that have numerous functions in the body. It is important to note that the omega-3 fats are obtained from our diet because the body can't produce them. Alpha-linoleic acid, ALA, is the main type of omega-3 fatty acids that is found in plants. Other types such as Eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA), and Docosahexaenoic acid( DHA)are mostly found from animal products like fatty fish. Omega-3 fats are important in nourishing brain function, heart health and reducing inflammation.
[2] They're very high in fibre (relieving constipation)and low in carbs
Constipation refers to the state when someone has reduced bowel movements and have a difficulty in passing stools. Other foods rich in fibre such as oats, cereals, fruits and vegetables, help to easien the bowel movements
[3] They greatly improve digestive Health by boosting the growth of normal gut flora
💡Flax seeds vs Yoghurt 🤷🤷
When we hear gut flora, we definitely think of yoghurt 😄 We all know how yoghurt is the number one recommended drink which has probiotics that are good for gut flora growth. Today, we get to see how flax seeds also do their work to improve digestive health
Our gut has normal flora/bacteria which exist naturally in the body and are good for our health. These bacteria are good because when they're present, the bad bacteria cannot invade the system or survive, they fight the bad infective bacteria 🦠🦠
Frequent use of flax seeds helps in producing the intestinal flora that our bodies need. Due to their high fiber content, they get broken down in the gut and provide for the good thriving of the gut Flora.
💡Remember, a healthy gut is constipation free, has no loose stools, diarrhoea free bowel, free of haemarrhoids and abdominal pain.
[4] They contain fatty acids and B vitamins that help in healthy hair growth
How can we miss talking about the hair. To all the ladies, in making a simple flax seed gel at home for your hair;
📌Add two tablespoons of flax seeds to one cup of water in a sufuria and heat shortly until you see some foam/gluey state when you check with a spoon. Allow them to cool and filter using a thin muslim cloth. Apply your gely- filtrate to your hair- scalp and strands, cover for 30 minutes and then rinse. Its easy to make at home, and very good for your hair. You can as well buy flax seeds rich oils/butters, hair conditioners and shampoos.
Flax seeds help with strengthening the hair from the roots, reduces hair thinning and split ends, increases its density and reduces itchy scalp.
[5] They're very rich in Antioxidants
Antioxidants help to eliminate toxic materials and waste from the body
[6] They help in lowering cholesterol levels and are gluten free
HOW TO USE: Flax seeds are more effective when crushed to powder; The seeds are very slippery in nature. Add the powder to your smoothie, water, soup, fruit salad, porridge, oatmeal, Granola, snack bars, and in cakes when baking.
️💡Funfact: The 'flax egg' is made from mixing crushed flax seeds with water to make a gluey consistent mixture. Vegans majorly use the' flax egg' as a binding agent especially in baking, and it has proven to do a good job.
Let's keep our tracts healthy🤗
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