What Is Flax Seeds?

Flax seeds are one of the most versatile seeds. Today, you see them in oatmeal bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and other foods. However, many years ago, people mostly used them for creating textiles. Now that more and more people are becoming increasingly health-conscious and aware of the food they consume, flax seeds have grown in popularity.

Culinary Use

There are plenty of ways to eat flaxseed. You can eat them either whole or ground. You can also consume them in the form of flaxseed oil. In addition, you can try many other ways to  incorporate flax seeds into your daily diet:

• Drizzle flaxseed, either ground or whole or as oil, on your salad dressing.
• Add flaxseeds to yoghurt to reap the benefits.
• Drizzle ground flaxseeds on your breakfast cereal or your oatmeal bowl.
• Add flaxseeds to smoothies. It also thickens up the consistency of the smoothie.
• Use flaxseeds in your baked goods, such as cookies, bread, and muffins.
• Add flaxseeds to your meat dishes such as chicken, beef and fish.
• You can simply add flaxseeds to drinking water and get weight loss benefits.

Health Benefits

•   Reduce risk of cancer
•    Improves Heart Health
•    Lowers Blood Sugar Level
•    Helps in Arthritis
•    Prevents Constipation

Nutrition Value

A tablespoon of Flax Seeds weighing 7g contains:

• Calories: 37
• Total Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Protein: 1.3g

Forms Available

• Seeds