Seeds of flax
Flaxseed has been known since ancient times, especially among the pharaohs and Greeks, as a medicinal seed with many important benefits to the human body because it contains dietary fiber and a range of vitamins A, B, D, E, unsaturated fats and protein, It contains antioxidants that resist many diseases. These seeds are used in the treatment and treatment of many infections, in the treatment of external wounds, and to avoid the occurrence of constipation in the person, so that these seeds are used after grinding, and must be stored in the refrigerator, and taken by mouth , And prefer to use these seeds after grinding for a period of Not more than two weeks, because they are sensitive to the process of oxidation, and we can extract the oil of flaxseed (mono-fat) of these seeds, and is available in the markets as a liquid in the form of capsules.
One of the most popular uses of flaxseed in the process of slimming and disposal of excess weight in the body, because it contains a small amount of carbohydrates and fats useful for the body, and helps to fill the stomach and feeling full, advised to eat before eating a meal and must be ground, because the human body does not benefit Suitable for strong antioxidants, this seed is taken three tablespoons a day with drinking water after ingestion, can be eaten with bread, rice, and added with salads and milk.
Uses of flaxseed
- Flaxseed is used to prevent constipation, thus causing laxative and laxative.
- Used in the treatment of hot flashes.
- Used to treat arthritis.
- It is used in the treatment of cholesterol levels in the case of a rise from the normal level.
- Widely used to treat or prevent certain diseases in the body.
- Used in the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Benefits of flax seed for slimming
- It contains complementary fibers that are able to dissolve in the body (oat bran), hence its importance as laxative.
- Contains alpha-linolenic acid, which is found in plant foods only, as the body does not manufacture it, which is also very useful in the process of elimination of excess weight, it gives the feeling of fullness of the stomach, and thus feeling full, and not to eat more the food.
- Contains saturated fat, which is very useful for the body so as to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
- A portion of the food is added to the diet. It is considered to be a dietary supplement rich in essential and necessary elements of the human body.
- Flaxseed contains a low calorie content and is therefore useful for slimming.