🌿Properties of flaxseed, the functional food par excellence💚
Flaxseeds are considered one of the most powerful plant-based foods on the planet for health, rich in Omega 3, fiber, protein, and macronutrients. Produced by the Linum usitatissimum plant, they are considered a true ally for health, especially cardiovascular health. There are two types: black and golden.
In fact, they’re considered among the foods that can help prevent the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and even diabetes. For this reason, they’re called “functional foods.” Have you ever tried them? Let’s discover all their properties and, of course, how to add them to your diet.
🌾Flaxseed
Properties and benefits of flax seeds
How to take flax seeds
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💪Properties and benefits of flax seeds
Flaxseeds are a plant-based source of healthy fats, such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a specific type of omega-3, antioxidants, and fiber.
The nutritional values ​​are extremely interesting and make you understand how important they can be for your health. The data below are estimated per 100 grams of product. Keep in mind that recipes typically call for spoonfuls (a measurement of approximately 7 grams).
Calories: 534
protein: 18.29 grams
Fat: 42.16 grams
Carbohydrates: 28.88 grams
calcium: 255 mg
magnesium: 392 mg
phosphorus: 642 mg
potassium: 56.9 mg
Vitamin C: 0.6 mcg
Vitamin B6: 0.473 mg
A teaspoon of flaxseed also contains traces of various vitamins and minerals, but not in significant quantities. It also provides lignans, tryptophan, lysine, tyrosine, and valine, as well as healthy fats, which are mostly unsaturated.
The main properties of flaxseeds are based on the presence of omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects, lignans, polyphenols that have both plant estrogens and antioxidant properties, and, above all, fiber. Flaxseeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps soften stools, thus improving intestinal transit, while insoluble fiber helps stimulate the digestive system. Consider that by consuming four teaspoons of flaxseeds a day, you can meet about a quarter of the recommended intake and reach 10% to 20% of your daily target for several nutrients, including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and thiamine.
