When it comes to nutrition and fitness, flaxseed is a commonly heard term these days. The way fashion trends keep pouring in, you will see food ingredients also hitting the market when research finds out something important. Flaxseed is one of the important ingredients in the market right now. You will see flaxseed oil on the shelves of most grocery stores. Ground flaxseeds are used in many recipes and whole flaxseeds temper beautifully in cookies and bread. People are talking about flaxseeds a lot as doctors and dietitians are recommending it to people who want to lose weight. It is being recommended to those who are suffering from cancer, heart problems, diabetes and various other diseases. Everyone is wondering what magical powers do these tiny oval-shaped, flat, glossy and pointed at one end ingredient have? They have omega-3 essential fatty acids that are considered good fats that have shown to have heart healthy effects. It also contains lignans which has both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax also has a great amount of fiber and has both soluble and insoluble types. Today, flaxseed is available in the form of whole seeds, oil, milled, capsules, and flour. People use it as a dietary supplement to help with constipation, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, and several other conditions.
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