Flaxseeds are the new ‘wonder food’

Flaxseeds are among the world’s most popular foods due to their health-protective properties. A versatile ingredient that can be added to your daily diet, flaxseeds are packed with antioxidants, healthy fat, and other essential nutrients that help lower the risk of various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. Flaxseeds also contain high amounts of fibre, which promotes weight loss and keeps your bowel movements regular.
Flaxseed was being cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In today’s era, flaxseeds are found in all kinds of foods from crackers to frozen waffles to oatmeal. Flaxseeds have been around for centuries but their medicinal prowess is still being explored by scientists. Here are five reasons why flaxseeds are so good for you.
Omega-3 essential fatty acids: Each tablespoon full of flaxseeds contains about 1.8 grams of Omega 3s. In fact, flaxseeds are the richest sources of plant-based omega 3s known as called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Research has shown that the omega-3s content in flaxseed can help lower cholesterol and improve heart health. 
Lignans: It is said that flaxseeds contain 75 to 800 times more lignans than any other plant food. Lignans have both plant estrogen and antioxidant properties. Lignans can help protect cardiovascular disease and chronic diseases.
Fibre: Flaxseeds are known to have both soluble and insoluble fibres, promoting your digestive tract and easing your symptoms of constipation and other digestive health issues.
Besides this, flaxseeds contain high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial for your health in a number of ways. All of these properties make flaxseeds ‘new wonder food’ of our generation. 

Health benefits of flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are a good source of many essential nutrients. However, flaxseeds owe its main health reputation to these three components -- the omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. Flaxseeds are a versatile ingredient that can be added to your daily diet. They can help improve digestion, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, reduce the risk of cancer and can be beneficial for people with diabetes.
Flaxseeds contain high-quality protein, which supports immune function and other stimulates the feeling of fullness. The high fiber content (both soluble and insoluble) in flaxseeds improves digestive health and relieves constipation. It suppresses hunger and provides a feeling of fullness, thereby effectively aiding in weight loss.
One tablespoon of ground flaxseeds contains about 37 calories, 1.3 grams of protein, 2 grams of carbs, 1.9 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of total fat.
One should keep the serving sizes to less than 5 tablespoons (50 grams) of flaxseeds per day.
Conclusion: The bottom line is both quinoa and flaxseeds are wonder foods packed with nutrients, providing a range of health benefits. Both are high in protein and dietary fiber but low in glycemic index, all of these properties make them perfect home remedies for weight loss. 
While adding quinoa and flaxseeds to your diet can surely help you in your weight loss journey, you must stick to that basic principle of healthy eating and daily exercise if you want to get the desired results quickly.

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AMS said…
flexseeds sounds healthy with amazing nutrient values.
alot of unkown seeds and flour with health benefits are becoming more popular by the day like Amaranth seeds
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must try both for heathy options.