Flaxseeds And Your Health

By Zigfred Diaz

These days people are going nuts over supposedly "cure all" herbal food supplements which are being incessantly advertised in Philippine television and radio. Though having no guarantee to cure all types of diseases, many are being marketed as a potent food supplement against all known diseases.

Maybe the reason behind all these craziness lies in the failure of traditional western medicine to live up to its expectations in the "art of healing". Also, recent surveys have shown that the younger generations are more prone to the diseases which are normally experiences when one reaches the age of 50 and above.

Now another natural herbal food supplement is gaining more attention. This herbal, called flaxseeds, is claimed to be very beneficial to ones health. Though the name sounds new, its health benefits flaxseeds has long been used around 500 B.C. in Egypt, Greece and Rome. Back then many people worshipped this herb since it was said that it could heal the intestines and skin conditions, and improve energy and the totality of ones health because of its "magical powers."

However, it was only later that health professionals highly recommend the consumption of flaxseed because their findings have shown flaxseed to be beneficial to health. Taking advantage of the findings, medicine and drug companies are busily commercializing flaxseed.

Lignans and Omega 3 fatty acid are the two very important components of flaxseeds. Our body benefits from liganus because it not only contains anti-cancer properties but also helps our hearts as well. On the other hand, Omega 3 fatty acids gives nourishment to our brain. It also provides a healthy glow to our hair and skin. Flaxseeds is composed of 30% fiber and 40% healthy fat. The high fiber content of flaxseeds helps those suffering from hypoglycemia and diabetes while decreasing the chances of having heart disease, coronary artery disease, and strokes. The combination of Omega 3 helps the body burn fat efficiently by increasing the body's metabolism.

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