This Brown Flaxseed comes from Argentina. It is one of the oldest ancient grains cultivated by humans. The easiest way to consume flaxseed is to grind it before eating in order to preserve all it nutrients and properties. Flaxseed are known to oxidize very quickly once grounded.
Brown Flaxseed Health Benefits:
1) High contents of Omega-3 ALA; flaxseed are found to contain high amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Reduces cholesterol and help with lowering the risk of heart diseases.
2) Lignans help reduce the risk of tumours; it is a plant compound with antioxidant and estrogen properties. Studies have shown this nutrient help reduce the risk of developing tumours in our body.
3) Very high in both solubles and insoluble fibres; flaxseed are known to contain 30% soluble fibres and 70% insoluble fibres. Soluble fibres helps slow down your digestion maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Insolubles fibres help with intestine movement helping with softer stool.
4) Improve cholesterol and lower blood pressure; flaxseed helps with the reduction of bad cholesterol and studies suggest that consumption of flaxseed helps reduce blood pressure, hence reducing the risk of heart disease.
5) Good quality protein; flaxseed is very high in good quality protein with the essential amino acids our body’s needs. It is a great substitute of meat protein for vegetarians due to its low cost.
