Flaxseed may be familiar to friends who pursue health care. It is the seed of flax. Linseed oil can be eaten directly, and processed linseed oil is a good cold food match.

So, what are the benefits of flaxseed to human body? How much should we eat every day? In this issue, Bian Xiao will share this knowledge with you.

Nutritional components of flaxseed

Flaxseed, as a kind of nut, is rich in nutrients, and the sum of its protein, fat and total sugar content is as high as 84.07%. Protein contains various amino acids, among which α -linolenic acid, an ω-3 essential fatty acid, is the most prominent active nutrient, which has important health care and nutrition functions.

In addition, flaxseed is also rich in antioxidant components such as vitamin E and flavonoids, as well as mineral components such as potassium and zinc.

What are the benefits of flaxseed to human body?

1. Protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Flaxseed has the function of reducing blood fat, which is due to the plant fiber contained in it, which can reduce the levels of cholesterol and low density lipoprotein in blood, thus helping to protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and prevent cholesterol from accumulating in blood vessels, causing vascular stenosis and other problems.

2. Promote brain development

As we mentioned earlier, flaxseed contains α -linolenic acid, which can be partially converted into DHA after being absorbed by the human body, which can promote brain development.

Step 3 Alleviate allergic reactions

Now there are more and more allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, food and so on. This may cause allergic reaction, and flaxseed can help alleviate this allergic reaction.

It has the function of losing weight.

As a natural lubricant rich in dietary fiber, flaxseed can promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the risk of constipation. At the same time, its rich essential fatty acids can also promote human metabolism and the burning of excess fat in family members. Therefore, for obese people, flaxseed can be eaten daily and help to lose weight.

How much flaxseed is appropriate to eat every day?

Finally, back to the issue of intake, in daily life, there are two ways to eat flaxseed, one is to eat it directly, the other is to make flaxseed oil, and the consumption of the two is also different.

Flaxseed, as a direct food, should be taken in a small amount every day, but not in excess, generally 1-2 spoonfuls per day (within 25g).

As linseed oil, according to the dietary guidelines for vegetable oil intake, the maximum daily intake should be 30ml.