Benefits of Flaxseed

Did you know that flaxseed has omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and help prevent heart disease and even rheumatoid arthritis? And that’s not all. Are you struggling with constipation? Aside from bumping up your water intake, you could try to eat flaxseeds which help with constipation because of the fiber content. The lignans in flaxseeds are protective against hormone-related cancers like breast and prostate cancer. Flaxseeds have more than seventy-five times the amount of lignans found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and other seeds. Remember to grind your flaxseeds before eating them as the full seed is not easily digested. You can grind them in a coffee grinder. Grind them as you need them rather than storing ground flaxseed which can make them go rancid quicker. You can store the seeds in the fridge to extend their shelf life. Consider adding ground flaxseed to smoothies, sprinkled on salads, soups, or sandwiches.