Flax appeared in Russia in ancient times, then it was one of the most important nutrition components of our ancestors. Various dishes were prepared in linseed oil , linseed flour and seeds were added to baking. The beneficial properties of flax seeds have been known in India and China. Hippocrates wrote about using them to cure ailments. In Dagestan, fried and ground flax seeds with molasses or honey are used to make urbec, an excellent taste and very healthy dish. Flax is an excellent substitute for imported sesame seeds.
The beneficial properties of flax seeds are due to the high content of protein (30%), Omega-3 and Omega-6, fiber, B vitamins, trace elements and antioxidants in them. By consuming one tablespoon of flaxseed oil once a day, a person receives a daily dose of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Flax seeds increase the body's immune properties and are recommended for use after surgery.
Flax Seed Properties
Flaxseed decoction is an excellent addition to soup, pastries and sauces. This viscous mixture is simply indispensable in the treatment of diseases of the stomach and kidneys. The beneficial properties of flax for the body are that flaxseed oil contains more than 90% unsaturated fatty acids, and they help the conversion of cholesterol. Flax broth compress softens and soothes the skin. Even Russian peasant women noticed that a mask made of flax seeds helps preserve beauty, makes the skin supple and smooth.
The beneficial properties of flax seeds are currently well understood, but, unfortunately, are little known to a wide audience. Modern man, acting out of habit, uses mainly proteins and fats of animal origin for food, and this leads humanity to an increase in the number of diseases of the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous system, impaired vision and skin condition.
Flaxseed oil and flour are prepared from flax seeds. At home, you can grind the seeds, but this can not be called flour. Due to the high content of vegetable fat, such a product is not stored for long, i.e. this should only be done before use.
It is the oil that contains the famous polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, from the lack of which hormonal, neurological and immune disorders occur. Of course, in order to preserve all the useful properties of flax seeds in oil, it must be consumed in its raw form, for dressing dishes.
Flax seeds, ground under industrial conditions, are degreased, and this is how flaxseed is obtained. The use of such flour for cooking helps to improve the digestive system, the prevention of cardiovascular and oncological diseases, has a beneficial effect on women's health at any age. Only 60-80 grams of this valuable product per day is enough to fully provide the body with the necessary useful substances, as well as normalize weight. Flaxseed meal can be consumed by people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In addition to all the above-mentioned useful products of flaxseed flour, it also has excellent taste, pastries are aromatic and beautiful and are kept fresh for a long time. It can be used for dressing soups, breading, add to various cereals (up to 50%) to increase their useful properties.