Flaxseeds have a slightly nutty flavor and pleasant aftertaste, as well as high nutritional value. They are rich in vegetable fiber, help to strengthen the immune system.
Benefits of flax seeds
Flaxseeds make the digestive process easier: they contain insoluble fiber, which can act as a mild laxative and relieve constipation. Soluble fiber, on the other hand, feeds beneficial intestinal bacteria, and swells in the digestive tract, increases stool volume and prevents diarrhea.
Due to the content of therapeutic mucus that can envelop the walls of the stomach and intestines, flax seeds are used in the treatment of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - peptic ulcer, colitis, enterocolitis, inflammation of the esophagus.
How to take flaxseed
Boil a tablespoon of seeds for 10 minutes in a glass of water. Drink the resulting liquid every day before going to bed. There are other cleaning methods: mix flax seeds with kefir or oil. For weight loss, it is recommended to drink a glass of warm water with ground seeds in the morning.
It is generally recommended to consume 1 to 2 tablespoons of flax seeds per day. You can do this by adding them to scrambled eggs, yogurt, cereals or salads. It is important to remember that flax seeds should be consumed in their ground form or pre-soaked in water so that they are better absorbed by the body.
