You know what could be better than a seed? A seed that gives birth to a new plant and then further serves the universe.
A seed that can gift you with a number of beauty and health benefits!
Welcome to the world of these micro-sized powerhouses that will make your skincare regime worth every effort. Wanna know how? Read on.
Scientific Name—Linum usitatissimum
Origin—Egypt, and China
Other Names—Tisi or Alsi, Linseeds
Flax is a tiny power-packed seed that is full of goodness.
This seed has been used since ancient times, through ancient civilizations and cultures. Archaeological evidence suggests the use of flax seeds since the times of Nefertiti in Egypt.
Usually cultivated for the naturally strong fiber, flax or “Tisi” or “Alsi” as it was known in India, was used to augment the diet of the hard working villagers.
lax seeds are available in two varieties—brown and golden, both of which contain almost similar nutritional characteristics and fatty acids. The only exception to this rule is one golden or yellow flax seed, Linola (Solin), that boasts of a completely different oil profile. This variety is exceptionally low in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Now that you know a bit about these wonder seeds, why not find out what’s wonderful about them? Scroll down to know the beauty benefits of flax seeds.
Did you Know? Beauty Facts About Flax Seeds
1. Are High On Nutritional Front
Flax is known for its cholesterol reducing properties which ensure your heart’s health. Also, if grounded and taken daily with water, flax seeds provide the necessary amounts of fiber to keep your digestive system working well. Just keep your fluid intake high.
Flax seeds are another way to get what nature gave pescatarians. They actually contain alpha lineoic acids, to be specific. This acid helps to reduce the inflammations that cause chronic heart ailments, arthritis, asthma, diabetes and it even helps guard your body against cancers—colon cancer to be more specific (1). Eaten in combination with walnuts and fish, flax seeds can be of real help.
How much you eat, depends on your reasons for eating flax seeds. On their own, the seeds are crunchy and tasty if they are toasted. However as ironic it sounds, what makes flax seeds more palatable, actually destroys the goodness. So, when the local bakeries that are promoting flax seed-topped bread as the best gift you can give to yourself, they are not truthful to you.
2. Imparts A Glow To The Skin
The best gift that a few spoonfuls of ground flaxseed can give you, will be the short chain omega 3 fatty acids (2).
Whatever your area of interest, or your choice of food groups, omega 3 fatty acids spell good news. Omega 3 fatty acids are present in fish oil.
If you are like me and eat fish rarely and only if it is fried, you will certainly miss out the benefits of beautiful skin. But if you are regular, congratulations, you have found yourself an excellent source for your skin radiance without having to burn a hole in your pocket on expensive cosmetics. Read more
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