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When it comes tooptimum health,eating flaxseeds tops the list.
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According to experts, flaxseed is as close to a genuine superfood as it gets.
They’re a nutritional powerhouse.
Eating flaxseed might even easemenopausal symptoms, whichamong its many other nuisancescan often includeGI issues.
This is Botox that you make at home,one viral Tiktokproclaims.
And the best part is, its two ingredients: flaxseeds and water.
It works as a natural shampoo as well.
Read on to find out what the experts recommend.
What are flaxseeds?
Flaxseed is exactly what it sounds like: the seed of a plant called flax.
The seeds are very smallsimilar in size and shape to a sesame seedand either golden or brown.
What are the health benefits of eating flax?
Flaxseeds are packed with nutrients often lacking in Americans' diets, Scheinman says.
But the fun with fiber doesnt stop there.
This is how it helps those who suffer from constipation or who have irregular bowel movements.
All this fiber also means good thingsfor the gut microbiomeas well.
Flaxseed fiber can also feed beneficial gut bacteria, says Panitz.
Lignans, which are also related to fiber and also only found in plants, are another super-beneficial compound.
These lignans are also a source of antioxidants which help to reduce damage from free radicals throughout the body.
Whats the best way to eat flaxseeds?
Flaxseeds are a great food to include in alongevity-focused diet.
Other uses: on top of avocado toast, eggs, or even a sprinkle in a big salad.
Panitz also advises getting creative with flaxseeds.
So, dont forget toincrease your fluid intakewhen adding more fiber to your daily regimen, Panitz says.
Ground or whole?
Any seedwhole or groundcontains fat that can oxidize over time when exposed to the air, Panitz says.
Clinical trials for skin software are still limited, one recent studyexplains.
So, youre probably better off eating your flaxseed instead of relying on topical utility alone.
So, eat the rainbow and remember that flaxseeds are just one small part of the all-important whole.
Adding flaxseed can be the cherry on top of an already balanced diet, Panitz explains.
This story was originally published inVogue
