The use of flax seed was widespread in ancient times, when it was already used not only to obtain tissue, but also in cooking. It is proved that even in the Bronze Age people knew how to make cold pressed oil from seeds .
In many countries around the world, flaxseed is used for baking bakery products, as well as in the manufacture of other dishes. In Russia, this application is not as developed as in European countries, but we also began to look closely at the
beneficial properties of flaxseeds. Nowadays, numerous studies are conducted regarding the effect of this product on human health. In the USA and Canada, it is recommended for daily use. Flax seed has a unique composition, so it has become so common throughout the world.
Flax seeds are very useful because they contain vegetable fatty acids: Omega-3, 6 and 9. It is known that the human body cannot produce such acids for itself, so it is very important that these substances come from the outside in sufficient quantities. In addition, the composition of flaxseed includes trace elements such as potassium, calcium, chromium, iron, iodine and many others.
For normal working capacity, the body needs fiber, which cleanses it, normalizing the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
White flax seeds contain from 35 to 43% of dietary fiber. And seven percent of them are fiber.
You can eat flax seeds as an additive or separately. You can add them in mashed potatoes, salads, sauces, cereals, etc. It is also possible to mix seeds with cottage cheese, yogurt or milk. This produces a useful and very tasty product.
The use of flax seed in a variety of dishes does not affect the technology of their preparation. At the same time, nutritional value increases, which means that the quality increases markedly. Using ground seeds, it is possible to make a decoction similar to jelly. To make it, you need to pour cold water on one tablespoon of seeds and boil them for fifteen minutes.
The use of flax seed in medicine
This product is widely used for the treatment of oncology, since it contains lingans that slow down the growth of tumor cells at all stages. Flaxseeds help withstand many ailments, among them the following:
- Thrombosis.
- Diabetes. Thanks to the omega-3 fatty acid included in flaxseed, the intensity of insulin action is markedly increased. Along with this, cholesterol levels in the blood are significantly reduced.
- All kinds of malfunctions in the thyroid gland.
- Any liver disease. The functioning of this body becomes more intense.
- High blood pressure.
- Violation of the skin and hair.
- Weakness in the general body.
- The presence of parasites in the body.
With all of these and similar complications, the use of flax seed will greatly facilitate the general condition of a person, as well as contribute to a speedy recovery.