Health Benefits of Flax Seeds –

Flax (सन का बीज) also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in cooler regions of the world.

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FLAX SEEDS


Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also help lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Is Flax seeds good for weight loss?

Among all the reliable methods of weight loss, flaxseeds are one of the most effective foods that help you lose extra kilos. Enriched with fibre, Omega 3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants, flaxeeds increase your body's efficiency to lose weight.

For centuries, flax seeds have been prized for their health-protective properties. In fact, Charles the Great ordered his subjects to eat flax seeds for their health. So it’s no wonder they acquired the name Linum usitatissimum, meaning “the most useful.” Nowadays, flax seeds are emerging as a “super food”.


Nutrition Facts
Amount Per 
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42 g64%
Saturated fat 3.7 g18%
Polyunsaturated fat 29 g
Monounsaturated fat 8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 30 mg1%
Potassium 813 mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 29 g9%
Dietary fiber 27 g108%
Sugar 1.6 g
Protein 18 g36%
Vitamin A0%Vitamin C1%
Calcium25%Iron31%
Vitamin D0%Vitamin B-625%
Cobalamin0%Magnesium98%


How do you eat flax seeds?

1. Adding them to water and drinking it as part of your daily fluid intake.
2. Drizzling flaxseed oil as a dressing on salad.
3. Sprinkling ground flax seeds over your hot or cold breakfast cereal.
4.Mixing them into your favorite yogurt.
5.Adding them into cookie, muffin, bread or other batters.