Flaxseeds are one of those much talked-about super foods that are well worth the hype. Mild in flavor, versatile in countless recipes, and affordable, these tiny wonders fit well into anybodies healthy lifestyle.

If you haven’t already got flaxseeds in your pantry, grab yourself a bag of flaxseeds and know that you’re getting the following benefits.

1. Fiber

Fiber, fiber, fiber. Flaxseeds are loaded with both cholesterol-lowering insoluble and soluble fiber which helps to keep your gut clean while maintaining a full feeling. Having both soluble and insoluble fiber in your diet is a good way to detoxify your colon, which in turn promotes fat loss and lessening sugar cravings. Uniquely enough, while flaxseeds are high in fiber, it’s considered a low carb food.

2. Antioxidants

Thanks to the lignans found in flaxseeds, this makes it a beautifying and anti-aging food. Even when compared to anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables, flaxseeds rank very high in anti-oxidant content, beating out superfoods known for their anti-oxidant content such as blueberries and olives.

3. Protein

Stay lean with the weight-controlling and muscle retaining protein found in flaxseeds. Containing approximately 18 grams of protein for every 100 grams, flaxseeds are a plant-based source of protein. The protein in flaxseeds have been studied to show improved immune function, tumor prevention, and have anti-fungal properties.

4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Flaxseeds are a vegan source of brain-boosting and beautifying omega-3 fatty acids, particularly Alpha-Linolenic Acid which is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Diets rich in alpha-linolenic acid have shown to reduce risks of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

5. Hormone Balancing

Flaxseeds are especially beneficial for women who face hormonal imbalances. Flaxseeds contain phytoestrogens that help to lower estrogen and sweep the body from excess estrogen, which in turn can help prevent breast cancer and/or help reduce tumors.

6. Gluten-free

For those on gluten-free diets, it’s hard to find a suitable foods. Fortunately, flaxseeds are gluten-free and easily digestible even for those who aren’t allergic to gluten, giving easy access to digest and absorb all the nutrients flaxseeds have to offer.

Thanks to the natural mucilage flaxseeds form when added to liquid, flaxseeds become a very useful ingredient for both vegan and gluten-free baking that can replace eggs when needing a binding ingredient.

Finding creative ways to add flaxseeds to your diet in order to get its health benefit is easy. Add them to smoothies, sprinkle on top of cereal and oatmeal, bake them into pastries and breads, or even mixed in beverages.

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