Benefits of Eating Flax

Here at Love Taste we’re big fans of super foods. Flax seeds are one of our favourites and we put milled flax in our Blueberry Thrill Smoothie and our Acai Bomb Smoothie Bowls to make them even more nutritious.

Benefits of Eating Flax Seeds

Flax seeds – also known as linseeds – are packed full of goodness including protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Here are some of their biggest health benefits of eating flax seeds:

Flax Seeds Contain Omega-3

Omega-3 fats – flax seeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a mostly plant based fatty acid. ALA is a fatty acid our bodies don’t produce so you need to obtain it from the food you eat

High in Fibre

High fibre – just one tablespoon of flax seeds contains three grams of fibre

Can help Lower Cholesterol

Cholesterol – studies report that eating flax seeds can lower cholesterol

Great Source of Protein

Plant-based protein– flax seeds are a great source of plant based protein – ideal for vegans!

Keep your Hunger at Bay

They can keep hunger at bay – due to their soluble fibre content flax seeds can help suppress hunger cravings and increase feelings of fullness

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