What Are Flax Seeds? Nutritional Content · An ancient fiber rich crop 2 tbs. flax seeds originated from Egypt and Calories 74 China. Polyunsaturated Fat 2 grams · Source of healthy fat, Protein 2 grams antioxidants and fiber. Fiber 3 grams Health Benefits How to Eat Flax Seeds · Contains Omega-3 fatty · Add a tablespoon of ground acids: Decreases inflammation flaxseed to oatmeal or cereal. and benefits heart. · Mix a tablespoon of flaxseed · Improves digestive health and into yogurt or applesauce. relieves constipation. · Bake ground flaxseed into · Helps lower cholesterol and cookies, muffins, or other sweet low-density lipoprotein (LDL, treats. "bad") cholesterol levels, which · Add some flaxseed to a reduces the risk of heart smoothie. disease. · Sprinkle some over your · Strong evidence says eating salad. flaxseed every day improves glycemic control in obese men and women with pre-diabetes. Sources
What Are Flax Seeds? · An ancient fiber rich crop originated from Egypt and China. · Source of healthy fat, antioxidants and fiber. Health Benefits · Contains Omega-3 fatty acids: Decreases inflammation and benefits heart. · Improves digestive health and relieves constipation. · Helps lower cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, "bad") cholesterol levels, which reduces the risk of heart disease. · Strong evidence says eating flaxseed every day improves glycemic control in obese men and women with pre-diabetes. Sources Nutritional Content 2 tbs. flax seeds Calories 74 Polyunsaturated Fat 2 grams Protein 2 grams Fiber 3 grams How to Eat Flax Seeds · Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to oatmeal or cereal. · Mix a tablespoon of flaxseed into yogurt or applesauce. · Bake ground flaxseed into cookies, muffins, or other sweet treats. · Add some flaxseed to a smoothie. · Sprinkle some over your salad.
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