Flax seeds and their benefits

t.Most of us are now exposed to knowledge about foods that heal and those that go a bit further and are great with nutrition. I have something to share 

I had heard a lot about the benefits of flaxseed but gave up when I experienced bloating. I should have found out a bit more before plunging head on. The fact of the matter is flax seeds need to be introduced into our system gradually – just one tablespoon to start with. I did not do it that way.  I shall get back to flax seeds shortly as I now know how to go about it. . 

 Flax seeds play a great role in maintaining good health. It is known to reduce the bad cholesterol, is an antioxidant, a good digestive, and is reported to be fighting cancer. 

There are several ways in using flaxseed

1. They could be just roasted and eaten – few at a time. 

2. Flaxseed could be ground in a coffee grinder. Even flax seed powder is readily available. Although flaxseed could be eaten whole if powdered it aids digestion and is better absorbed in the system.

3. For  best effect one tablespoon of the powder is soaked overnight in a little of water and then added to any food that one takes. It could be added in one’s porridge or even in any fruit juice. 

4. Care needs be taken not to take it along with any medications. It is best that a doctor is consulted to know what are bad combinations. 

5. Flaxseed can be added to anything that is baked such as cakes and biscuits. 

6. Roasted flax seeds could be sprinkled on salads. 

7. Anyone with bowl problems should avoid taking flax seeds. 

8. Some are allergic to flax seeds. This needs to be checked before starting on a flax seeds diet.