Flaxseed
Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In the 8th century
- Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
- new research also suggests significant blood pressure-lowering effects of flaxseed.
- maintaining the heart’s natural rhythm, they may be useful in treating arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and heart failure- normalizing the heartbeat.
- Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s. up to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods. inhibited tumor incidence, growth and spread
- Lignans, diets rich in flaxseed omega-3s help prevent hardening of the arteries and keep plaque from being deposited in the arteries partly by keeping white blood cells from sticking to the blood vessels’ inner linings- reduced by 75%
- Lignans may also have anticarcinogenic activities-protect against cancer
- Antioxidants- chemicals that can prevent or slow cell damage
- Anti-inflammatory action and illnesses such as Parkinson's disease, asthma, heart attack and stroke by helping block the release of certain pro-inflammatory agents.
- Lower LDL- Fiber. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types.
- May improve blood sugar and protect against diabetes.
- 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed mixed into cereal, or yogurt twice a day cut hot flashes in half & intensity of their hot flashes dropped by 57%
Use & Storage
Ground only- whole passed through your system undigested.
I keep mine in freezer to protect nutrients longer.
Sprinkle on oatmeal, smoothies, soup, yogurt, toast, pasta, or add ¼ c to muffins or bread.
1 Tablespoon=30 calories
Nutty mild taste
I don’t buy flaxseed oil, it goes rancid quickly.
Flax seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids, which happen to be very good for us in their raw, unprocessed form. Unfortunately, the chemical nature of omega 3s render them extremely sensitive to heat, light and air. http://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-of-flaxseed?page=1
