Flax is an amazing plant, the value of which has been known for a long time. Even in Ancient Egypt, light and thin fabrics were made from its stem, and the seeds were used as a rejuvenating and healing agent. Today, even doctors recommend using flaxseed for the prevention and treatment of a large number of diseases, because it is a storehouse of useful substances.
Instructions
Step 1
Flax seeds have unique properties due to their constituent substances. So, this product is rich in vitamins A, E, D and B vitamins, which are involved in many metabolic processes in the body. Contains flax seed and trace elements, including: manganese, copper, selenium, chromium, calcium, potassium, iodine, boron, nickel and others. And it also contains fiber, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, in the amount of which it even surpasses red fish.
Step 2
To preserve all of these nutrients and use them for maximum health benefits, flax seeds should be consumed properly. Most of the vitamins, of course, enter the body when the raw product is consumed. Fortunately, the seeds of this plant can be safely eaten in this form. If a dosage of 15 g is observed daily, no health problems should arise.
Step 3
However, it is very important to drink a raw product with plenty of plain water - then it is better absorbed by the body, and in this case it will be easier to use it. Naturally, whole flax seeds need to be chewed thoroughly.
Step 4
It is also beneficial to eat coarsely ground raw flaxseed. In this form, it also retains all useful substances. However, before chopping, it should be slightly dried in the sun, in an open oven, or simply fry in a pan without oil for a few minutes. The ground seeds can be added to salads, cereals, muesli, or mixed with natural yogurt and other dairy products. 1 tbsp. a spoon per day can also be put in tea or natural juice. In this form, flax seeds serve as an excellent prevention of constipation and other digestive problems.
Step 5
In addition, raw flax seeds can be steamed with boiling water (at the rate of 1 tablespoon per glass of water). It is enough to insist such a drink until the liquid cools completely, which as a result acquires a viscous consistency. 100 ml of this infusion should be taken 15 minutes before meals in order to treat and prevent diseases such as gastritis or gastric and duodenal ulcers. Due to its viscous consistency, the liquid will protect the mucous membrane from the rough effects of food.
Step 6
In addition, it is useful to take the infusion simply to strengthen the immune system, when coughing, and also in order to remove harmful compounds from the body, because flax seed is a natural antioxidant. It is believed that this drink even helps to fight the growth of diseased cells. Swollen seeds should also be eaten, because it is in them that most of all nutrients are stored. In addition, they improve digestion due to their high amount of dietary fiber.
Step 7
Flax seeds are useful for atherosclerosis, diseases of the thyroid gland and respiratory system, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. It is an excellent prophylactic agent for the cardiovascular system and liver. This product strengthens the immune system, improves the condition of hair and skin, reduces the likelihood of blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Flaxseed also helps fight poisoning, even radiation. However, it should be abandoned in acute diseases of the esophagus and intestines, hepatitis. It should be used with caution for cholecystitis.
