{"id":72332,"date":"2019-08-24T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-24T18:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=72332"},"modified":"2023-03-10T00:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T07:28:41","slug":"flaxseeds-fiber-superstars-and-weight-loss-helpers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/flaxseeds-fiber-superstars-and-weight-loss-helpers\/","title":{"rendered":"Flaxseeds: Fiber Superstars and Weight Loss Helpers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Flaxseeds <\/strong>have been held in high regard for their health properties for about six thousand years. For all we know, they could have been the world\u2019s first superfood with health nuts singing their praises at archaic markets, but that\u2019s just wishful\u00a0thinking. <strong>Flaxseeds have been known to help clear up skin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/sugar-formula-p-63.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce sugar cravings<\/a>, improve digestion, promote weight loss, and balance hormones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you better understand the nutritional\u00a0profile of\u00a0flaxseeds, we have a list of <strong>nutrients\u00a0per ounce of flaxseeds<\/strong> below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>6 grams of protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 grams of fiber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6,338 milligrams of omega-3s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31% RDA of vitamin B1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30% RDA of magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% RDA of selenium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35% RDA of manganese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19% RDA of phosphorus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the nutritional profile, <strong>flaxseeds are one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet<\/strong>. Oh, and we forgot to mention that they also contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/iron-formula-p-39.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iron<\/a>, zinc, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6.\u00a0Are you still\u00a0contemplating\u00a0whether or not you should add\u00a0flaxseeds to your diet? Let the below benefits convince you why you should add them to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flaxseed Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Source of Lignans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What are lignans, you ask? <strong>Lignans are polyphenols that are found in plants, and flaxseeds are the richest source of lignans, with sesame seeds being the runner-up. <\/strong>Lignans have <strong>antioxidant and estrogen properties<\/strong>, both of which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/cancer-alzheimers-may-be-prevented-by-doing-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help to lower one\u2019s risk of cancer<\/a>\u00a0and improve overall health. A recent study revealed that women who ate flaxseeds were 18% <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/why-thermography-is-the-best-way-to-check-for-breast-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">less likely to develop breast cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiber Superstars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that flaxseeds contain two types of dietary fiber? Roughly 20-40% is made up of soluble fiber and the other 60-80% is made up of insoluble fiber. <strong>Soluble fiber<\/strong> works to slow digestion and increase consistency of the contents in the intestine. <strong>Insoluble fiber<\/strong>, on the other hand, allows water to bind to stool, increasing bulk and resulting in softer excrement.\u00a0Together, these two types of fiber\u00a0help prevent constipation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/colon-digestive-tract-p-21.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regulate bowel movements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight Loss Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because flaxseeds are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/your-guide-to-choosing-healthy-fats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full of healthy fats<\/a> and fiber, they help you feel full for longer, which ultimately <strong>helps you reduce\u00a0your total caloric intake<\/strong>. Additionally, flaxseeds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/fluid-formula-p-349.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help to decrease water weight<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-turmeric-drinks-to-help-reduce-inflammation\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"86\" title=\"5 Turmeric Drinks To Help Reduce Inflammation\">reduce inflammation<\/a>, both of which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/hit-a-weight-loss-plateau-heres-how-to-hit-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make it difficult to lose weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Quality Protein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that <strong>flaxseed protein can help to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/echinacea-astragalus-why-you-need-these-2-immune-boosting-herbs-in-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve immune function<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0decrease bad\u00a0(LDL) cholesterol levels. <\/strong>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/meatless-monday-meal-ideas-for-the-beginner-cook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trying to cut back on meat<\/a>\u00a0and are in search of a great source of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/vegan-protein-powder-mix-cocohemp-p-192.html?sgst=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant-based protein<\/a>, flaxseeds are the food for you. They\u00a0body\u00a0has an\u00a0easier time\u00a0using and digesting the protein from flaxseeds than it does protein from animal-based foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancer Fighters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time and time again, flaxseeds have proven that they have the powers to <strong>help fight prostate, breast, ovarian, and colon cancers. <\/strong>The Journal of Clinical Cancer Research found that the lignans, which get converted into compounds in the intestinal tract, in flaxseeds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diy-lymphatic-massage-to-eliminate-toxins-support-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help to balance hormones<\/a> and reduce one\u2019s risk of breast cancer. People with endometrial and ovarian cancers may benefit from eating flaxseeds as well.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flaxseeds are more than a great source of protein. 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