Description

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) seeds are one of the superfoods that the world is going crazy about. Flax seeds, commonly known as alsi ke beej, are a minuscule, flat, brownish-red superfood full of nutritional goodness. More and more nutritionists recommend a flax seeds meal for a range of purposes – arresting hair fall, spurring hair growth, lowering bad cholesterol, managing blood sugar levels, and more.

Flax Seeds health benefits

• LOW CHOLESTEROL: Basil seeds are low in cholesterol and high in monounsaturated fats, which can be beneficial for diabetics and sugar-conscious people.
• HELPS IN WEIGHT LOSS: Being super-rich in fibre and low in cholesterol, these seeds are effective in making you feel full, thus helping you to prevent binge eating and promotes weight loss.
• ENHANCES SKIN HEALTH: Basil seeds are helpful in maintaining skin health as they are rich in antioxidants. The antibacterial properties prevent the harmful bacteria from entering into the body, thus helping to strengthen the skin cells.
• FIBRE RICH: These basil seeds contain fibre in high amounts. When soaked in water, the fibre of these seeds becomes mucus-like which further has a laxative effect.
• SOOTHE STOMACH PROBLEMS: These seeds are known to provide a cooling effect to your stomach, thus avoiding the burning sensations in the stomach which are felt by many when they consume something spicy or hot.