Flax Seeds
Flax seeds have been considered a prized ingredient for centuries, due to their health-protective properties. In recent years, flax seeds have joined the elite class of foods—superfoods that is. Each and every day, more and more research points to just how beneficial these little gems are to our health. Flax seeds are nutrient-rich, with only one tablespoon containing a generous amount of protein and heart-healthy fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. In animal studies, one of the fatty acids present in flax seeds, ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) showed to prevent the deposit of cholesterol into the blood vessels of the heart, as well as aiding in reducing arterial inflammation as well.
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