Flaxseed is an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber which will cleanse the intestinal tract and regulate elimination. All this helps remove extra internal belly bulge.
Flaxseed, or linseed as it is also known, has many well-known properties. It’s used as a home remedy in various applications, and two of the more popular uses are to cleanse the colon and burn body fat.
Flaxseed or linseed is a potent anti-cancer agent that has the ability to block the flow of estrogen, by having a stimulating effect on this hormone (this comes from the high content of omega-3 fatty acids).
Flaxseed contains a substance that also regulates blood pressure and arterial function, making it an excellent choice for balancing the metabolism of fats, calcium, and energy.
What science say about flaxseed?
The journal of Nutrition and Metabolism found that including flax seeds in your diet can reduce cholesterol levels.
The soluble fibre in the seeds traps fat and cholesterol in the digestive system so that it’s not absorbed. Soluble fibre also traps bile, which is made from cholesterol in the gallbladder. The bile is then excreted, which forces the body to make more. This means that the excess cholesterol in the blood is used up and this reduces overall levels.
How to use flax seed?
1- Add 1-3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to a morning smoothie
2- Mix a tablespoon of the seeds with some natural yogurt and raw honey
3-Bake ground flaxseeds into muffins, cookies, and breads for added fibre.
4-Add the seeds to homemade granola or muesli
5-The seeds can be mixed with water and used as an egg substitute if you follow a vegan diet.
NOTE
Flaxseeds are best consumed in ground form, as our bodies can’t fully access the nutrients if they are eaten whole and they will often pass through the body undigested.
