Seeds of a flax gain the increasing popularity because of their advantage for health. These seeds help to control the level of cholesterol and level of pressure of blood. Seeds of a flax promote health of bones. Their anti-inflammatory properties are described in literature. They are applied to reduction of symptoms of a menopause. These seeds help to regulate hormones, metabolism of fats, well affect the central nervous system. They even help with reduction of risk of development of cancer, diabetes and stroke.
Because of their nut taste the seeds use as flavor enhancer. In pastries the seeds of a flax use as substitute of eggs. Linseed oil can be used as gas station for salad. These seeds can be added to the drinks made with vegetables of grain and salads.
At last, these seeds are an excellent source the Omega-3 of fatty acids and also celluloses. Seeds are incredibly popular among those who wish to lose weight.
5 main positive properties of linen seeds
1. Seeds of a flax fight against cancer cells.
Researches show that seeds of a flax have protective effect from cancer cells concerning a prostate, a mammary gland and a colon cancer. Lignana (group of phenolic connections of plant origin) in these seeds provide protection against the types of cancer sensitive to hormones.
These substances protect from cancer, blocking the enzymes participating in exchange of hormones and also interfering with growth and distribution of malignant cages.
2. The regular use of seeds of a flax promotes decrease in level of sugar in blood.
3. Management of weight.
Seeds of a flax should be taken for half an hour before meal. It will allow to control appetite. Seeds contain the low level of carbohydrates, thus are suitable for those who want to limit consumption of sugar and starch.
4. Inflows.
For women in a menopause the reception of 2 tablespoons twice a day of the crushed seeds mixed with juice, yogurt or porridge will be reduced by inflows. Reduction of inflows is observed approximately twice.
5. Seeds of a flax are an excellent source the Omega-3 of fatty acids. They are useful to the people having a hypertension.