Flaxseeds :The Super food

Flaxseeds can be considered one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Read on to know more about the amazing benefits of flaxseeds!  

These seeds are procured from the flax plant. It has various health benefits and can add a lot to your diet if consumed regularly and properly. It is known for having high fiber content and low carbohydrates, it promotes healthier skin and hair, weight loss, the lowering of cholesterol, and digestive health. Its other benefits include that it is gluten free, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, has high amounts of antioxidants present in them, helps with the symptoms of menopause and regulates menstrual cycles and even helps prevent certain types of cancer. This is why flaxseed is known as a superfood.  In 100g of flaxseed, you will find 534 calories. The total fat present in them is 42g, out of which there is 3.7g of saturated fat, 29g of polyunsaturated fat, and 8g of monounsaturated fat. It was 0mg of cholesterol. A 100g of flaxseed also has 30mg of sodiumand 813mg of potassium. The total carbohydrate content is 29g with 27g of dietary fiber present and 1.6g of sugar. It also has 18g of protein, and 25% of the daily recommended dose of calcium, 1% of vitamin C, 31% of iron, 25% of vitamin B-6, and a whopping 98% of magnesium. However, it has 0% of vitamin A, B-12, and D.

Flaxseeds surely are healthy, but due to the extensive hype, the side effects of this seed are usually ignored. As a result, you end up consuming way too much of these seeds and land in a disturbed health condition. 
Flaxseeds may induce loose stools if consumed in large quantities
Flaxseeds delay blood clotting
consuming too much of flaxseeds can make you more prone to cancer