Organic Brown Flaxseed Crushed All Bio 5kg

Flaxseed, brown, crushed, 5kg
Flaxseed is high in:

•Vitamins and minerals, including most of the B vitamins, magnesium and manganese. •Fiber, both soluble and insoluble. •Phytochemicals, including many powerful antioxidants, such as lignans. In fact, because it is a plant, flaxseed is one of the best sources of lignans. •Omega-3 fatty acids, the key to fighting inflammation. Flaxseed is a better source of the plant-based omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Flaxseed oil is made up of about 50% ALA – five times more than walnut oil or canola oil, which are the next highest sources of ALA. Flaxseed Benefits Flaxseed may: • Lower blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The soluble fiber in flaxseed has been shown to lower cholesterol, helping to prevent the buildup of plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to high blood pressure, stroke or heart attack. Fiber is also thought to lower blood sugar levels, important for people with type 2 diabetes. • Reduce bone loss. A study in diabetic mice showed that there was a slowdown in bone loss after a flaxseed diet, thanks to the concentration of fatty acids. • Help with weight management. Flaxseed expands when ingested, making you feel full. So by consuming flaxseed 30 minutes before your meal you can control your appetite. • Improve digestive health. The fiber in flaxseed can relieve constipation. • Increase immunity. ALA has been shown to reduce inflammation, thus making the immune system function better. Recent research shows that flaxseed can help treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and lupus. • Help fight cancer. Studies have shown that flaxseed plays an important role in fighting cancer, especially colon and breast cancer. The benefit is based on its high content of lignans, which are believed to prevent the development of tumors. 

Nutritional information per 100g: Energy: 2234kj/534kcal - Fat: 42.16g of which saturated: 3.70g - Carbohydrates: 1.58g of which sugars: 1.50g - Fiber: 27.3g - Protein: 18.30g - Salt: 0.03g