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10 Healthy reasons to add flax seed to your diet |
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10 Healthy reasons to add flax seed to your diet
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Darrell Miller | 05/03/17 |
Date:
May 03, 2017 12:29 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: 10 Healthy reasons to add flax seed to your diet
Flaxseed has been cultivated in the US since the earliest colonists used it to produce textiles. However, modern research has shown that the health benefits of adding flaxseed to your diet are significant and numerous. High nutrient content, including fiber, protein, and heart-healthy omega-3s, great control over blood sugar and satiety, and a good source of anti-cancer lignan compounds all make flaxseed an important part of a healthy diet. It isn't just a superfood: it also makes a great ingredient!
Key Takeaways:
- Flaxseed is considered a staple superfood because it contains high levels of essential vitamins and minerals.
- Flaxseeds have alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
- Flaxseed have a good source of lignans which contain contain anti-oxidant properties.
"Years of research have shown that flaxseed and its byproducts contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, making the crop a staple superfood in various diet schemes"
Read more: //www.naturalnews.com/2017-04-28-10-healthy-reasons-to-add-flax-seed-to-your-diet.html
