Whole flax seeds do not provide the same benefits to the body as ground seeds. The seeds pass through the intestines without breaking down, offering almost no benefits. Ground seeds in the form of flour are significantly better for consumption and supply the body with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and proteins.
Omega-3 fatty acids are present in the core of the flaxseed, and therefore the shell must be broken to utilize them.
This is one of the reasons why flaxseed flour has a higher nutritional value than the seeds themselves.
It is gluten-free and ideal for people who have health issues caused by gluten.
It is often used to improve digestion and relieve constipation.
It can also help in lowering bad cholesterol, thereby improving heart and vascular health. Flaxseed flour is rich in fiber that stabilizes blood sugar levels. It contains as much as 25%, of which 12% is a special mucilage that lowers cholesterol.
Healthy intestines are the path to a flat stomach. Flaxseed flour acts as a laxative, thus cleansing the intestines of deposits and toxins and promoting the growth of good bacteria.
It also contains lecithin, which helps in breaking down unhealthy fats in the digestive tract, and the fiber and mucilage bind them and eliminate them from the body, preventing their retention in the organism. Flaxseed flour also supplies the body with B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and zinc – essential for weight loss.
Flaxseeds are the richest natural source of lignans - plant-based substances that have a range of medicinal properties.
Lignans belong to the group of natural phytoestrogens with strong antioxidant, antitumor, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, which have an exceptionally positive effect on brain health.
You can use flaxseed flour in various ways in your daily diet:
- add a tablespoon of flaxseed flour to your breakfast
- when preparing sauces, add a tablespoon of flaxseed flour to it
- mix a tablespoon of flaxseed flour with 25 ml of kefir or yogurt
- add a little flaxseed flour to bread or cake dough
Since flaxseed flour is rich in fiber, it is advisable to always consume it with plenty of liquid.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
Energy value 323 kcal / 1,344 kJ
Total fat 8.8 g
of which saturated fatty acids 0.9 g
Carbohydrates 3.9 g
of which sugar 3.8 g
Dietary fiber 34 g
Protein 40 g
Salt 0.01 g
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