Benefits of Flax seed
Its high content of alpha linolenic acids has made the ancient flax
seed become our modern miracle food. Alpha linolenic acid is a type
of plant-derived omega 3 fatty acid, similar to those found in fish
such as salmon. Benefits of flax seed as shown in many studies
include lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad
cholesterol) levels. Other benefits show that flax seed may also
help lower blood triglyceride and blood pressure. It may also keep
platelets from becoming sticky therefore reducing the risk of a
heart attack.
Other Benefits of Flax seed
Aside from alpha linolenic acid, flax seed is rich in lignan.
Lignan is a type phytoestrogen (antioxidant) and also provides
fiber. Researches reveal that lignan in flax seed shows a lot of
promise in fighting disease, including a possible role in cancer
prevention, especially breast cancer. It is thought that lignan
metabolites can bind to estrogen receptors, hence inhibiting the
onset of estrogen-stimulated breast cancer.
Recent studies also showed positive benefits of flax seed oil in
IBD (Crohn's Disease and Colitis). Flax seed oil seems to be able
to heal the inner lining of the inflamed intestines.
Moderately include flax seed in your diet. Indeed, a lot of food
products contain flax seed such as bread, cereal and bakery goods.
Bakers may use flax seed flour or include flax seed in baking.
Ways to include flax seed in home cooking.
Sprinkle ground flax seed on your cereal and salads.
Substitute flax seed mixture for eggs in home baking such as muffin
and pancake (1 tbsp milled flax seed, plus 3 tbsp water = 1 egg).
Final products will have less volume and taste gummier.
Include in other recipes when nutty flavor is preferred.
Substitute flax seed oil for other oils.
Its high content of alpha linolenic acids has made the ancient flax
seed become our modern miracle food. Alpha linolenic acid is a type
of plant-derived omega 3 fatty acid, similar to those found in fish
such as salmon. Benefits of flax seed as shown in many studies
include lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad
cholesterol) levels. Other benefits show that flax seed may also
help lower blood triglyceride and blood pressure. It may also keep
platelets from becoming sticky therefore reducing the risk of a
heart attack.
Other Benefits of Flax seed
Aside from alpha linolenic acid, flax seed is rich in lignan.
Lignan is a type phytoestrogen (antioxidant) and also provides
fiber. Researches reveal that lignan in flax seed shows a lot of
promise in fighting disease, including a possible role in cancer
prevention, especially breast cancer. It is thought that lignan
metabolites can bind to estrogen receptors, hence inhibiting the
onset of estrogen-stimulated breast cancer.
Recent studies also showed positive benefits of flax seed oil in
IBD (Crohn's Disease and Colitis). Flax seed oil seems to be able
to heal the inner lining of the inflamed intestines.
Moderately include flax seed in your diet. Indeed, a lot of food
products contain flax seed such as bread, cereal and bakery goods.
Bakers may use flax seed flour or include flax seed in baking.
Ways to include flax seed in home cooking.
Sprinkle ground flax seed on your cereal and salads.
Substitute flax seed mixture for eggs in home baking such as muffin
and pancake (1 tbsp milled flax seed, plus 3 tbsp water = 1 egg).
Final products will have less volume and taste gummier.
Include in other recipes when nutty flavor is preferred.
Substitute flax seed oil for other oils.
