The health benefits of flax seed

Did you know that flax seed is a good source of nutrients? Flax seed contains protein and essential amino acids, fat and essential fatty acids and minerals
like phosphorus. Most importantly flax seed is a great source of dietary fiber.

Further benefits of flax seed is that it is an important source of omega-3 fatty acid for vegetarians. It is also gluten-free and considered safe for people with
gluten allergy.

Did you know that if you suffer from hot flushes (a symptom of menopause) you can reduce them by regularly consuming flax seed?

Flax seed is also know to improve the good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease
triglycerides, platelet activity and blood pressure. In other words, it can be a great benefit to your heart.

If you have arthritis and suffer from stiffness in the morning a little flax seed each day will help increase your mobility.

Flax seed is also know to fight against carcinogens and reduce cell-damaging free radicals which may in turn help prevent cancer.

Finally, as I said earlier it is a good source of dietary fibre. Its high insoluble fiber content will add bulk to your stools and is a great laxative which will help to prevent both constipation and diverticulitis.