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Flax Seeds: A Super Food

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Dt. MALLIKA GARG (Clinical Dietician, M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition) About Flax Seeds Flax seeds is a source of micro-nutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1 &  the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic  acid  or Omega -3. This seed has a power to eliminate the toxins from the body which normalize the metabolism.  It reduces the  blood glucose level and regulate the appetite. It absorbs the toxic compounds from the food clean the intestines and thus supplies in the body with lecithin which stimulates the metabolism of fat.  It reduces uric acid levels and prevents gouty arthritis. It reduce inflammation in the joints due to arthritis.   Preparation First step is to grind the flax seeds.  Mix 1 tablespoon of it with water and boil. Filter the water from the mixture.            How to consume this drink This drink provides a lot of health benefits helps in m...