Sonali's Health & Travel Blog: Flax Seed - Best Omega 3 Source for Vegetarians

Before we take a look at how flax seed is useful to us, let's have a look what is flaxseed.Flax seeds are also called Linseeds. The seeds come from the flax, one of the oldest fiber crop in the world. Flax seed is the rich source of omega 3 fatty acid. Omega 3 fatty acid is important for maintaining the brain and body health. The main source of omega 3 fatty acid is fish. But for the vegetarian a big question from where to get omega 3 fatty acid. The best alternative for omega 3 fatty acid is flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are also a rich source of vitamins & minerals, both soluble & insoluble fibers.

Why you should take Flaxseeds

Improve blood sugar level.
Normalize and regulate cholesterol level.
Helps to reduce weight and Digestion.
Reduce hypertension and depression.
Prevent from cancer and radiation.
Helps in brain development & function.

Comparison Between Flaxseeds and Salmon

Food	Serving size	Cal	Amount(g)	Nutrient Density	World’s Healthier Food Rating
Flaxseeds	2 TBS	74.8	3.19	32	Excellent
Salmon	8 TBS	150.7	1.32	6.3	Very good

One Tablespoon of Flaxseeds contains:

1.8 gram of omega 3 fatty acid.
1.6-gram protein.
2.8 gram of carbohydrate.
2.5 to 8 gram of fiber.
3 milligram of sodium.
35-40 calories.

Daily Recommended Quantity

You can start with 1/2 Tablespoon a day and after 1 week you can go up to 1 tablespoon a day.

We need 25-30 grams fibers a day and most people are eating only 11 grams, I really encourage people to take flaxseeds for 3 weeks.
gives time to your body to see benefits of flaxseeds and ones you do it become easier to continue to make a part of your daily life.

Side-effects

If you will be taken is excess you might face few problem like Nausea, Constipation & Diarrhea.
Possibly Unsafe: Flaxseed can act like the hormone estrogen. Some healthcare providers worry that this might harm a pregnancy although to date there is no reliable clinical evidence about the effects of flaxseed on pregnancy outcomes. The effect of flaxseed on breastfed infants is unknown at this time. Stay on the safe side, and don’t use flaxseed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Avoid if you have Bleeding Disorders.