Among 127 of the world’s healthiest foods, flax seeds come out number ONE as a source of Omega-3s!
2 TBS of ground raw flax seeds will give you approximately 130% of your daily recommended intake of Omega-3s.
Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly referred to as “good” fats and have been shown to improve heart health by reducing/preventing inflammation that can cause damage to blood vessels.
Intake of flax seeds has also been shown to decrease the ratio of LDL-to-HDL cholesterol.
Cancer Prevention
Flax seed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods and researchers now rank flax seeds as the #1 source of lignans in human diets.
Lignans have been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
Lignans alter the way your body metabolizes estrogen into safer forms.
Fiber
TBS of ground flax contains about 8 grams of fiber!
Consumption of fiber is integral in maintaining a healthy digestive system, and can also help to prevent conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, diverticulitis, and constipation.
