flax seeds have been around for centuries these delicious seeds have tremendous health benefits and in today's video we're going to discuss the benefits once you start eating flax seeds daily let's get started fiber keeps you healthy it is important to get fiber from your diet as it keeps your bowels moving you need to keep your digestive system in great shape flax seeds are a good source of dietary fiber just 1 tablespoon of flax seeds gives you 3 G this is about 12% of your daily recommended fiber intake there are two types of dietary fiber soluble
and insoluble your body needs them both and you get both types from flax seeds fiber from flax seeds gets fermented by the bacteria found in your gut this bulks up your stool which keeps your bowel moving meaning no more constipation insoluble fiber from flax seeds draws in more water to your bowel making your bowel movements easier soluble fiber from flax seeds reaches your intestine and slows down the digestion rate this means you won't experience blood sugar spikes that cause hunger cravings as a result you'll have better blood sugar control Omega-3s if you're a vegan or
a vegetarian you have all the more reason to eat flax seeds they're one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids these seeds are the top source of ala a type of omega-3 fatty acid your body needs for several life functions your body cannot make it so you have to get it from the food you eat Studies have shown ala to be helpful in preventing cholesterol from depositing in the blood vessels of your heart they even help reduce the growth of tumors and inflammation in the arteries a study that involved nearly 4,000 people revealed
that those who ate more ala had a lower risk of suffering a hard attack a review of 27 studies with 250,000 people involved also found that eating ala lowers your risk of heart disease by 14% a recent scientific review remarked that ala is better for heart health than its cousin Omega acid types that's a win for flax seeds you get high quality protein if you're a vegan or vegetarian flax seeds are a great source of plant-based protein they are particularly rich in amino acids that your body needs to thrive lack of protein in the diet
severely impacts your hair skin and weight you get hungry faster leading to higher calorie intake throughout the day reduces your risk of cancer science is still trying to find out why we get cancer fortunately there are foods that can help reduce your likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer and flax seeds are one of them flax seeds have 800 times more lignan than any other plant-based Foods these plant compounds have strong antioxidant properties lignan improves your health and lowers the risk of getting cancer post menopausal women especially should include black seeds in their diet Studies have
found them to be very helpful in decreasing the risk of breast cancer particularly after menopause but that doesn't mean men Should Skip eating these seeds research has pointed out that eating flax seeds daily reduced men's risk of prostate cancer this food has the potential to prevent colon and skin cancer if you're not enjoying eating flax seeds on their own you you can try flax seed oil you can add a few drops to your herbal tea or use it while cooking but remember to practice portion control too much is bad for you a great snack for
those trying to lose weight flax seeds have a lot of fiber and protein to offer both are known to prevent blood sugar spikes and to keep you full for longer as a result you eat fewer calories throughout the day experts found that adding 2.5 g of ground flax seed powder to a beverage reduced feelings of hunger and overall appetite you get lots of nutrients flax seeds are bursting with nutrition one tablespoon of grounded nutty flavored seeds gives you vitamins like B1 and B6 minerals like calcium magnesium and pottassium and 37 calories not to mention 1.5
g of protein 2 G of fiber and 1,600 mgram of Omega fatty acids an easy way to sneak flax seeds into your diet is to ground them into a fine powder and sprinkle over your split peas soup The Nutty flavor will enhance the flavor of your soup puts your blood cholesterol level in a healthy range flax seeds help to lower your high cholesterol levels in a study involving people with high cholesterol it was reported that flax seeds lowered total cholesterol levels by 177% and bad cholesterol by 20% people involved in this study were given 3
tablespoons of flax seed powder daily for 3 months continuously flax seeds are wonderful for women especially postmenopausal women women it reduced their breast cancer risk research has found that eating 30 G of flax seeds daily lowered total cholesterol by 7% and LDL cholesterol by 10% in postmenopausal women better blood sugar control type 2 diabetes patients can particularly benefit from flax seed a study found that diabetics experienced better blood sugar control when they ate flax seed on a daily basis they were given 10 to 20 G of flax seed powder daily for 1 month it was
observed that their blood sugar levels reduced by 8% to 20% your blood pressure lowers if you have hypertension you need to include flax seed in your daily diet you can eat them roasted or added to a smoothie bowl drink them with water or ADD them to your oatmeal flax seeds have a wonderful ability to lower your blood pressure levels a study observed the effects of eating 30 G of flax seed each day for 6 months the results showed people experienced lower systolic blood pressure by 10 mm of mercury and diastolic blood pressure by 7 mm
of mercury several studies were reviewed to verify if flax seeds indeed helped lower blood pressure and the answer was yes they did what are the risks as discussed flax seeds are high in fiber and while that's considered a benefit increasing your fiber intake too quickly can disrupt your regular body function your digestive system will likely react negatively to this increase and reward you with digestive issues gas and bloating flax seeds have also been known to mimic the effects of estrogen which can create issues for anyone who has hormone sensitive issues like certain types of cancer
or those who use any type of hormone therapy pregnant and nursing people should also seek advice before increasing their flax seed intake allergic reactions and medication sensitivities are another issue to be aware of before making any drastic changes to your diet flax seeds are indeed great for your health did you know about the benefits of eating flax seeds daily let us know in the comments below
