Flax seeds can be purchased in almost any store today. Since they are very healthy, they should be eaten regularly added to salads, vegetable soups, or, best of all, yogurt.
Flax seeds contain a high number of valuable nutrients, so they protect health in many ways. They have a very high Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid content, which are essential for the normal functioning of the heart. Flax seeds also maintain the health of the bones and the vascular system, and improve the digestion and the elasticity of the skin.
How much flax seeds to include in the diet?
2 tablespoons of flax seeds a day provide the necessary daily intake of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. At the same time, they are a good source of vitamin B, iodine, calcium, copper, carotene, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
For maximum effect, take 1 teaspoon of ground flax seed half an hour before the main meals, and drink a large cup of water. The body can make better use of nutrients in flax seeds if they are ground. Follow this cure for at least 21 days. If you wish, you can consume flax seeds regularly for several months without any side effects.
It is not recommended to consume flax seeds in cases of severe diarrhea, gallstones, esophageal diseases, uterine and ovarian diseases, pregnancy and diabetes.
If you consume flax seeds on a regular basis, you will feel its effect in as early as two weeks: certain skin and hair problems will be diminished, digestion will be improved, and allergic symptoms will be reduced.