When we think about antioxidants rich foods, the first foods that comes to mind are typically vegetables & fruits. Yes of course foods both of these food groups can be very good source of antioxidants. Yet according to recent research, flaxseeds also belong to high up on our list of antioxidant rich foods
.Flaxseeds is an outstanding source of protein & fibre and it also act as a health protector. It is also called as linseed are arich source of micronutrients, dietary fibre, magnese, vit B1 & the essential fatty acids, alpha- linolenic acid or omega 3 fatty acids.
Health Benefits:
Flaxseeds is a source of healthy fat, antioxidants and fibre, modern research has found evidence to suggest that flaxseeds can also help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer and heart diseases.
Flaxseeds is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Flaxseeds may also help lower total blood cholesterol & low density lipoprotein ( LDL or bad) cholesterol levels, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Tips for including flaxseeds to your diet:
- Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to your hot or cold breakfast cereal.
- Add teaspoon of ground flaxseeds to mayonnaise or mustard spread when making sandwiches.
- Mix a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds into an 8 ounce container of yoghurt.
- Bake ground flaxseeds into cookies, muffins, breads & other baked goods.
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