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Flaxseeds support overall human health and protect the body from a long list of diseases, including many lifestyle-related ones.
It is therefore no wonder that they are today part of many diets focused on a healthy lifestyle.
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your body if you started regularly consuming flaxseeds?
What flaxseeds contain
These small seeds are a very rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid, as well as easily digestible proteins and lignans.
They also contain a large amount of soluble fiber and phenolic compounds.
And of course, there is no need to mention the whole range of vitamins and minerals.
Therefore it is not surprising that flaxseeds are often referred to today as a superfood. If they are not yet part of your diet, you should quickly include them.
If their nutritional composition hasn’t convinced you, read on and find out what they can do for your health in a short period of time.
What happens to the body after a month of consuming flaxseeds
Of the many health effects we would like to emphasize mainly the following:
Cholesterol
The high content of omega-3 fatty acids reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.
At the same time they suppress inflammation, preventing the buildup of deposits and the clogging of blood vessels. These could later trigger a heart attack or stroke.
Triglycerides, high blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Consumption of flaxseeds has shown a strong effect on blood triglycerides.
These substances increase the risk of heart disease and the development of metabolic syndrome, which manifests as high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels.
Flaxseeds can reduce blood triglyceride levels by an incredible 25 to 60%.
Diabetes
By regulating blood sugar, flaxseeds effectively reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
If you already happen to suffer from diabetes, they significantly improve your symptoms. In some cases they can even completely eliminate or at least greatly reduce the need for insulin administration.
Pain and chronic joint inflammation
Just 3 tablespoons of flaxseeds contain as much omega-3 fatty acids as 0.5 kg of fish.
Omega-3 fatty acids effectively suppress inflammation in the body.
If you suffer from chronic joint pain, arthritis or rheumatism, a month of consuming flaxseeds will lead to a significant improvement in your health and a reduction, or even complete disappearance, of pain.
Prevention and treatment of cancer
Omega-3 fatty acids together with lignans are substances with strong anti-tumor effects. Regular consumption of flaxseeds can prevent the development of almost every type of cancer.
The best thing about them is that they not only prevent cancer but can also treat it. There are several alternative cancer therapies based precisely on flaxseeds.
One of the best known is Johanna Budwig’s recipe, in which flaxseed oil is mixed with quark or plain yogurt. Using this recipe she was able to cure a large number of oncology patients.
In addition, lignans also affect other diseases such as lupus or psoriasis.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common problem especially in women after menopause. Even a month of consuming flaxseeds stops bone thinning and restores their remineralization.
Therefore, instead of various osteoporosis drugs with many side effects, regularly eat flaxseeds.
Weight loss
Although flaxseeds contain a large proportion of fats, these are healthy fats that are not stored in the body.
On the contrary, these fats stimulate metabolism and thus support weight loss and the effort to achieve a healthy body weight.
How to consume flaxseeds
Flaxseeds have a relatively tough shell. In their natural form they would simply pass through the body and their healing properties would remain unused.
Therefore they need to be ground before consumption, for example in a poppy seed grinder or a pepper grinder. They should be ground just before eating, otherwise the healthy fats will oxidize and become harmful.
The recommended daily dose is approximately 2 tablespoons of ground seeds per day.
The second way to consume them is flaxseed oil. For the same reason — to prevent oxidation — it must be kept in the refrigerator after opening and ideally consumed within 1 month.
Flaxseed oil is always consumed raw, as high heat degrades it. You can add it to salads or mix 2 to 3 teaspoons into plain yogurt.
