Flaxseed and Health Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FLAXSEEDS 

Flax is the oldest crop in the world and this wholesome seeds are loaded with full of proteins, fibers, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fat, and many more minerals and nutrients.  

FLAXSEED BENEFITS AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON BODY

Omega-3 Fatty Acid:  Flaxseeds are richest source of omega-3 fatty acid.  It gives a healthy look to your hair and skin.  It has zinc and vitamin b which is crucial for healthy hair growth.  It hydrates and heals skin.  It minimize the large pores on the face by tightening, keeps your skin youthful.

Dietary Fiber:  Flaxseeds are rich in dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble fiber.   It improves digestive health and prevents constipation when taken with plenty of water and regulates normal bowel movements.

Proteins and Amino acids:   Flaxseeds contains high quality proteins, which is rich in amino acids.  These proteins will help improve your immunity and skin and hair health.  It is a great protein alternative for those who do not opt for animal proteins.

Lignans:   Flaxseeds are rich source of lignans, which has estrogen properties.  It may help preventing breast cancer and reduce the risk of other cancers too.

Weight Control:  Flaxseed consumption will keep your hunger at bay.  Due to the high fiber content, it increases the feeling of fullness, slows digestion and controls appetite, and hence aid in weight control.  

Manage cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Diabetes:    Flaxseeds lowers the cholesterol levels and improves heart health.  It also lowers the blood pressure and decrease the risk of stroke.  Because of insoluble fiber content of flaxseeds, it will lower the blood sugar too.

High in antioxidants:   Free radicals can contribute to aging process.  These antioxidants limit the damage caused by free radicals.  High amount of antioxidants in flaxseeds prevents common signs of aging such as wrinkles, dry skin and large pores.  It will prevent acne breakouts and repairs skin.

Reduces Hot Flashes:  Flaxseeds have shown to decrease the severity of hot flashes to a great extent in pre and post-menopausal woman.

Prevents Hair Breakage:  Because of its antioxidant properties, it prevents hair breakage.  The omega-3 fatty acid content of flaxseeds nourishes hair follicle, making them strong and less prone to damage.  It helps to get you healthy, gorgeous and problem-free hair.