Flaxseeds

In a head-to-head trial of flaxseeds versus HRT (typically, bioidentical estrogen plus a form of progesterone), the flaxseeds reduced menopausal symptoms to about the same extent as the hormone pills.

Local researchers have found that consuming omega-3 fatty acids — particularly alpha-linolenic acid, a nutrient found in flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia, canola, and soybean oils — may help put the brakes on the progression of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

The omega-3 fatty acids present in flaxseeds are essential for a healthy scalp, potentially reducing issues like dandruff, Dr. Priya explained.

The other type is alpha-linolenic acid, better known as ALA, which comes from flaxseeds, walnuts, and some vegetable oils.

How do flaxseeds improve digestion?

Incorporate sources of omega-3s such as salmon, mackerel, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts into your diet.

West Fox recommended spreading a tablespoon of nut butter onto apple slices or sprinkling ground flaxseeds into yogurt, oatmeal or a salad.

She supplements that with a small plastic container of flaxseeds that her daughter has packed for her.

This contains spinach, aloe vera and flaxseeds – and added fibre.

Excessive consumption of flaxseeds with inadequate water can cause bowel obstruction. citation In northern India, flaxseed, called tisi or alsi, is traditionally roasted, powdered, and eaten with boiled rice, a little water, and a little salt.

Flaxseeds will do the same: replace each egg with one tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with three tablespoons of water.