Rich in fibre, fatty acids and mineral salts, flax seeds are a precious ally for health.
Do you know flax seeds ?
These are small seeds, shiny and hard to the touch, which taste similar to nuts and can be used to enrich many dishes or drinks.
Thanks to their many beneficial properties, they are considered a true superfood : that is, they are a food that, when taken in the right quantities, can contribute to the well-being of our body.
To take advantage of all their benefits, however, these seeds must be reduced to powder or ground , otherwise they are too hard to chew and are not digested.
We therefore recommend that you grind them with our VIVO Blender before using them in your dishes.
But what are their beneficial properties that are so useful to our body? And how can we introduce this superfood into our diet?
Let's find out together.
The beneficial properties of flax seeds
First of all, flax seeds are one of the main food sources of essential fatty acids , which have an excellent anti-inflammatory function for our body.
Among these, for example, Omega 3 and Omega 6 , which also contribute to the correct functioning of the immune system .
Flax seeds also contain many mineral salts , including phosphorus, magnesium and copper, and provide a good supply of vitamin E , useful for its antioxidant and anticoagulant properties.
Another important characteristic of these seeds is their high percentage of mucilage , substances of vegetal origin that help fight constipation and maintain healthy intestinal flora .
In short, it is perhaps a little-known food or at least not very present in our kitchens, but flax seeds are actually a real cure-all, a natural medicine that should not be missing from our dishes!
We leave you with some advice on how to introduce them into your diet, and not only that.
Flaxseed Usage Tips
How to fill up on well-being with flax seeds?Start by taking about 2 tablespoons a day , grinding them with a blender and mixing them with your favorite dish.
Try adding them, for example, to salads : with the arrival of spring you can enjoy a fresh dish, rich in vegetables and in this case with an extra boost, thanks to these prodigious seeds.
While waiting for warmer days, if you want you can also use them to garnish soups or cream soups, you will see that the result will be excellent!
You can also try them as a garnish for sweet dishes, for example with yogurt , or even together with extracts , smoothies or with vegetable milk .
The combinations are endless, and the health benefits are guaranteed.
Did you know that flax seeds are a real elixir for hair too? In this case they can be used by transforming them into oil and then applying them directly to the ends.
To make the oil at home, you just need to take the seeds and leave them to soak in water for about 12 hours. You will see that after this time a gelatinous liquid will have formed, which you will have to filter with a strainer and then boil for about 5 minutes.
Finally, let it cool down, after which your flaxseed oil will be ready! You can store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
An ingenious alternative to the food use of this superfood, which in any case is good for our entire body!
