Flax Seeds: A Super Food

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
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  • 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 maintaining the desired body weight & makes your skin bright and healthy  which normalize the work of intestine.
  • Drink 150 ml of flax seed water half an hour before meal.
  • It is recommended to prepare the tea in the evening and consume it the next day.
  • Drink plenty of water with ground flax seed
  • Do not take this drink who suffers from Liver diseases.








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