FLAX SEEDS

“Wherever flax seeds become a regular food item among the people, there will be better health”.

Mahatma Gandhi

Flax seeds are considered to be a real gift of nature. They are also known as “superfood”.

Healthy Components

• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Selenium
• Manganese
• Zinc
• Copper
• Iron
• Fiber
• Fatty acids
• Lignans

Essential Organic Substances of Flax Seeds

• Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 convert fats and carbohydrates into energy.
• Vitamin E 
• Vitamin A 
• Vitamin C

Flax Seeds Interesting Facts

• Flax seeds have been used as food and medicine for more than 6,000 years.
• Charles the Great ordered his people to consume flax seeds so as to stay healthy.
• Flax seeds are a very popular ingredient of American, African and Asian traditional cuisines.

Methods of Use

Flax seeds can be used as part of food or in the form of powder, oil, capsules, tablets, tinctures and extracts. 

Flax Seeds for Your Diet

You can add flax seeds to your meals in order to make them healthier and more versatile. For example, you can try adding them to:

• Bread, cakes, muffins and other pastries
• Meat cutlets
• Yogurt
• Smothie
• Breakfast cereal
• Water
• Flaxseed oil can be used as a dressing for different salads
• You can consume both whole and ground flax seeds though it’s considered that ground seeds provide even more health benefits. Flax seed oil also has a number of nutritional and beneficial properties but remember that it’s light and thermo-sensitive so should be kept in cool and dark places.

Flax Seeds for Your Skin

If you want to make your skin more radiant and firm try this extremely easy and useful mask.

What you need:

• 1 tbsp of flax seeds
• 1/3 cup of water

Pour the boiling water over the flax seeds, stir the mixture, cover and leave it for 3-4 hours. Apply the paste on your face and neck (don’t forget to wash them before applying the mask). Wait until the layer is dry and apply the second layer. Repeat this process 4 times (you should have 4 layers all in all). Let the paste dry out all over. Then wash the mask off with water. Repeat this procedure once a week and you’ll notice incredible results!