Active ingredients
Flax seeds (Lini semen) contain about Calories (kcal) – 534, Proteins – 18.29 g, Carbohydrate – 28.88 g, Fat – 42.16 g, Omega-3 – 22.8 g (as much as 57% of all acids), Omega-6 – 5.9 g, Dietary fibre – 27.3 g, Zinc – 4.34 mg, Iron – 5.7 mg (72%), Phosphorus – 642 mg (92%), Calcium – 255 mg (92%), Potassium – 813 mg (92%), Magnesium – 392 mg (98%)
Manganese – 2.5 mg (108%), Sodium – 30 mg, Selenium – 25,4 mcg, Copper – 1.2 mg (136%), Lutein + zeaxanthin – 651.00 mcg, Vitamin B1 – 1.6 mg (137%), Vitamin B2 – 0.16 mg), Vitamin B3 (PP) – 3.08 mg), Vitamin B5 – 0.98 mg, Vitamin B6 – 0.5 mg (36%), Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) – 112 μg, Vitamin C – 0.6 mg, Vitamin E – 0.31 mg, Vitamin K – 4.3 mcg, Vitamin H – 6 μg.• Flax seed oil contains almost all amino acids. Amino acids are essential for the synthesis of proteins, collagen.• Flax seed oil is considered to be one of the best and main vegetable sources of omega-3 and omega-6 acids. Only chia seeds have more omega-3.• Flax seeds contain 1,7 times more carbohydrates than soybeans.• Flax seeds belong to the group of products with a low glycaemic index. The glycaemic index shows the effect of the food you eat on your blood sugar after a meal, so when you eat products with a low glycaemic index, sugar enters the bloodstream slowly, maintaining a feeling of satiety for longer.
Healing properties
Usefulness of flax seed for the health and beauty:
• for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases – flax seed contains plant-derived medicinal substances – lignans, even 700 times more than other plant products, they are useful in treatment of various heart diseases, lowers blood pressure, helps remove free radicals, lowers cholesterol and therefore protects blood vessels and reduces the risk of stroke. According to the study conducted by US researchers, your blood cholesterol level can drop by as much as 9-18 percent in 4 weeks if you eat 2-6 tablespoons of flax seed every day.
• for the digestive system – protects the intestine from irritation, weakens the effect of toxic substances, inhibits inflammation of the whole intestine, reduces the acidity of gastric juice, prevents the accumulation of slag, improves digestion and softens the stool, promotes normal bowel peristalsis, acts as laxative in case of constipation.
• Flax seeds help those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, relieve its symptoms.
• for the respiratory system – calms the airways, suppresses inflammation, facilitates expectoration. Recommended for patients with asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis or tuberculosis.
• for the nervous system – Omega-3 acids of flax seed oil, normalize the activity of the central nervous system, help fight diseases of the nervous system, tension, stress and excitement.
• for the skin – flaxs eed and flax seed oil are suitable for dry, irritated, sensitive, cracked or damaged skin. With daily use of flax seed products for a long time, the skin acquires a natural look, strengthens, becomes soft, bright and elastic.
• for hair – suitable for use if the hair is very dry or starts to break, promotes hair growth, inhibits branching. After prolonged use of flax seed products, the hair becomes shiny, strong, regains its natural flexibility and softness.
• The omega 3 fatty acids of flax seed promote faster healing of skin wounds.
• in case of overweight and for weight control – the vegetable fibres in the flax seeds not only increase the volume of food, cause a feeling of satiety, help prevent attacks of severe hunger, but also help break down fat and turn it into energy – 1 teaspoon of ground flax seed is poured with half of a glass of warm water, mixed and drunk 20 minutes before eating. Flax seed is especially useful in various diets.
• Daily consumption of flax seed products in diabetes helps to stabilize blood sugar. Flax seeds, also can help prevent even type II diabetes.
• for the prevention of cancer – the flax seeds contains the flavonoid Apigenin, which has anti-cancer activity – inhibits the growth of cancer cells and inhibits the formation of metastases. Although flavonoids are found in many fruits, vegetables, and some beverages, such as wine and tea, flax seed is particularly abundant: 100 g of flax seed contains about 35 to 70 mg of flavonoids. It is said that daily consumption of a tablespoon of flax seed or its oil can reduce the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer as well as cancer of other organs, and daily consumption of flax seed can facilitate the course of the disease in ovarian, lung and skin and other organ cancers.
• for women – lignans (hormones of plant origin) help to regulate the menstrual cycle, stabilize the hormonal balance, reduce heat flushes during menopause. And flax seed is exceptional here as well, as it contains up to 700 times more lignans than other fruits and vegetables.
• for the prevention of prostate diseases in men – reduces the chances of prostate enlargement and inflammation.
• Daily consumption of flax seed products strengthens the immune system by providing the body with valuable vitamins, proteins and minerals.
• Daily use of flax seed products is also very useful for the joints, they relieves both acute and chronic joint pain, relieves inflammation, accelerates healing in case of injuries (ligament, tendon sprains), as well as relieves swelling, ointment made from the solid of flax seeds oil and the roots of comfrey is very appreciated.
• Daily use of flax seed products, especially flax seed, not only reduces the risk of disease, but also helps to treat osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis. Flax seeds are also useful in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
• Has antiparasitic properties – cleanses the intestines, preserving its microflora – ground flax seed.
• Daily use of flax seed products also saves from depression and insomnia.
• In addition, flax seed products improve the body’s ability to absorb calcium, which speeds up the healing of joint injuries.
• Heat treatment is not only unnecessary, but also useless for flax seed, as flax seed products lose their useful substances when heated.
• If you use whole flax seeds, then it is recommended to swell them in warm water before use. There will be no full benefits from the seeds, but there will still be some positive effect – the seeds will work just like a mild intestinal cleanser.
You only need to prepare a topping – glue from flax seeds. It is possible to prepare a raw or boiled drink.
For thermally untreated glue, pour 1 tablespoon of linseed into a glass of hot (~80°) water and, after mixing, cover it for 10-15 minutes. After straining, drink a third or a quarter of a glass 20-30 minutes before a meal.
For boiled glue, pour three teaspoons of linseed with two cups of water and cook for 10 minutes while stirring on a very low heat. Cover and hold for another 10. Drink several sips after 20-30 minutes. before eating.
Try and enjoy this glue – it has a great effect on the functioning of the stomach, intestines and elimination system.
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