20 Dec, 2009
Flaxseeds And Your Health
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These days people are going nuts over supposedly “cure all” herbal food supplements which are being incessantly advertised in Philippine television and radio. Though having no guarantee to cure all types of diseases, many are being marketed as a potent food supplement against all known diseases.
Maybe the reason behind all these craziness lies in the failure of traditional western medicine to live up to its expectations in the “art of healing”. Also, recent surveys have shown that the younger generations are more prone to the diseases which are normally experiences when one reaches the age of 50 and above.
Now another natural herbal food supplement is gaining more attention. This herbal, called flaxseeds, is claimed to be very beneficial to ones health. Though the name sounds new, its health benefits flaxseeds has long been used around 500 B.C. in Egypt, Greece and Rome. Back then many people worshipped this herb since it was said that it could heal the intestines and skin conditions, and improve energy and the totality of ones health because of its “magical powers.”
However, it was only later that health professionals highly recommend the consumption of flaxseed because their findings have shown flaxseed to be beneficial to health. Taking advantage of the findings, medicine and drug companies are busily commercializing flaxseed.
Thirty percent of flaxseed is fiber while 40% of it is healthy fat. The high content of fiber contributes to the improvement of the conditions of diabetic and hypoglycemia patients. Furthermore, flaxseed contains properties such as lignans and Omega 3 fatty acids. Lignans are responsible for improving heart conditions and combating cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids, on the other hand, nourish the brain and give that health glow to the skin and hair. The combination of fiber and Omega 3 fatty acid in flaxseed can increase metabolism in the body which can help reduce fat in the body faster.
Zigfred Diaz is a huge of the Food Supplements however this is not what his blog is all about. He writes about several helpful topics including Philippine politics and Current events, money management, investments, law and business. Go visit his blog today!