Linseed Gold

Description

Flaxseed is high in:

•Vitamins and minerals, including most of the B vitamins, magnesium and manganese.

• Fiber, soluble and insoluble.

• Phytochemicals, including many powerful antioxidants, such as lignans. In fact, being a plant, flaxseed is one of the best sources of lignans.

• Omega-3 fatty acids, the key to fighting inflammation. Flaxseed is a better source of the plant omega-3 called α-linolenic acid (ALA). Flaxseed oil is about 50% ALA – five times more than walnut oil or canola oil, which are the next highest sources of ALA.

The benefits of flaxseed

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• To reduce blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The soluble fiber in flaxseed has been shown to lower cholesterol, help prevent the build-up of atherosclerotic plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to high blood pressure, stroke or heart attack. Fiber is also believed to lower blood sugar levels, important for people with type 2 diabetes.

• To reduce bone loss. A study in diabetic mice showed that there was a slowdown in bone loss after a flaxseed diet, thanks to the concentration of fatty acids.

• To help with weight management. Flaxseed expands when ingested, making you feel full. So by consuming flaxseed 30 minutes before your meal you can control your appetite.

• To improve the health of the digestive system. The fiber in flaxseed can help relieve constipation.

• To increase immunity. ALA has been shown to reduce inflammation, thereby making the immune system work better. Recent research shows that flaxseed can help treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and lupus.

• To help fight cancer. Studies have shown that flaxseed plays an important role in fighting cancer, especially colon and breast cancer. The benefit is based on its high content of lignans, which are believed to prevent tumor growth.