Flaxseed is a highly prized organic superfood seed for its impressive nutritional profile and health incentives. It is scientifically termed as Linum usitatissimum which denotes the “most useful” seeds and also known as common flax, linseed oil, or linseed. Flaxseed is a plant-based food that provides healthful fat, antioxidants, and fiber. Some people call it a functional food which means that a person can it to boost their health. Flaxseed grew as a crip in ancient Egypt and China. In Asia, it has had a role in Ayurvedic Medicine for a thousand years. Flaxseed is a rich source of the omega - 3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, the Lignan secoisolariceresinol diglucoside and fiber. These Compounds provide bioactivity of value to the health of animals and humans through their anti-inflammatory action, antioxidative capacity, and lipid modulating properties. The characteristics of ingesting flaxseed or the individual bioactive components on the health and disease are also discussed. Specifically, the current evidence on the benefits or limitations of dietary flaxseed. People can use flaxseed ground, as an oil, or in capsules. It is also present a trusted source of ready to eat foods, such as muffins and other baked goods, portions of pasta, snack bars, and milk alternatives. People can add ground flaxseed to: breakfast cereals smoothies soups and stews salads and sandwiches yogurts People can also add a spoonful of flaxseed flaxseeds to a muffin mix or use it to coat Chicken, instead of breadcrumbs. However, using too much flaxseed can give food a bitter taste that some people may not like. One solution is to start with small amounts and gradually add more, according to taste. Serving Size 100g Amount Per Serving Calories 566 % Daily Value Total Fat 42g 65% Saturated Fat 3.62g 18% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 26mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 23g 10% Dietary Fiber 27.27g 109% Sugar 1.6g Calcium 0mg 25% Protein18g 36% Iron 31% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C. Just one serving provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, along with several important vitamins and minerals. Flaxseed provides healthful fat, antioxidants, and fiber. It has lignans, antioxidants, fiber, protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), or omega-3. Daily consumption may help reduce joint pain and stiffness.
