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Benefits of eating flaxseed: Flaxseed is a super food, which contains many nutrients like Vitamin B1, protein, fiber, Omega 3 fatty acids, manganese, copper and zinc. Regular consumption of flaxseed provides relief from heart disease, high blood pressure, anemia and joint pain. You can eat flaxseed by roasting it in a pan, mixing it with flour or adding it to salad.
Benefits of eating flax seeds: Flax seeds, which are considered a treasure of health in the cold season, are considered a superfood due to their warming nature and nutritious properties. These tiny seeds not only keep the body warm from inside, but they also protect you from many serious diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein are found in flaxseed. Consuming it regularly strengthens immunity, which provides relief from seasonal infections like cold and cough.
Additionally, flaxseed helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system and reducing joint pain and swelling. Flaxseed is beneficial for heart health and controls cholesterol levels. According to experts, consuming one spoon of roasted flaxseed daily during cold days is very beneficial to keep you healthy and energetic.
Dr. Vidya Gupta, Home Science Scientist of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, said that flaxseed is a nutritious food, in which many nutrients like Vitamin B1, protein, fiber, Omega 3 fatty acids, manganese, copper and zinc are found. Regular consumption of flaxseed provides relief from heart disease, high blood pressure, anemia and joint pain. Antioxidants are also found in flaxseed which make the body stronger to fight diseases. Even incurable diseases like cancer can be cured by consumption of flaxseed.
How and how much to consume flaxseed
Roast flaxseed in a pan on low flame and grind it in a mortar or mixer. After that, you can mix it with wheat flour, make roti and eat it. Apart from this, flaxseed can also be eaten by mixing it with curd. Flaxseed can also be eaten by adding it to salad as per taste. Linseed laddus can also be prepared and eaten, especially during the winter season. Keep in mind that if laddus have been made from flaxseeds mixed with wheat flour, then two laddus can be eaten a day. If laddus are made from flaxseed flour only, then one laddu daily is sufficient.
