Flax appeared in Russia in ancient times, then it was one of the most important components of the nutrition of our ancestors. Various dishes were prepared with flaxseed oil, flaxseed flour and seeds were added to baked goods. The beneficial properties of flax seeds were known in India and China. Hippocrates wrote about their use to cure ailments. In Dagestan, urbech is prepared from roasted and ground flax seeds with molasses or honey - an excellent taste and a very he althy dish. Flax is a great substitute for imported sesame.
The beneficial properties of flax seeds are due to their high content of protein (30%), Omega-3 and Omega-6, fiber, B vitamins, trace elements and antioxidants. By consuming one tablespoon of linseed oil once a day, a person receives a daily dose of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Flax seeds increase the immune properties of the body and are recommended for use after surgery.
Properties of flax seeds
Flax seed decoction is a great addition tosoup, pastries and sauces. This viscous mixture is simply indispensable in the treatment of diseases of the stomach and kidneys. The beneficial properties of flax for the body is that flaxseed oil contains more than 90% unsaturated fatty acids, and they help to convert cholesterol. A compress of flax decoction softens and soothes the skin. Russian peasant women have also noticed that a flax seed mask helps preserve beauty, makes the skin supple and smooth.
The beneficial properties of flax seeds are currently well studied, but, unfortunately, little known to a wide audience. Modern man, acting out of habit, uses mainly proteins and fats of animal origin for food, and this leads humanity to an increase in the number of diseases of the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous systems, deterioration of vision and skin condition.
Flaxseed oil and flour are prepared from flax seeds. At home, you can grind the seeds, but this cannot be called flour. Due to the high content of vegetable fat, such a product is not stored for long, i.e. this should only be done before consumption.
It is the oil that contains the famous polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, the lack of which causes hormonal, neurological and immune disorders. Of course, in order to preserve all the beneficial properties of flax seeds in oil, it must be consumed raw, for seasoning dishes.
Flax seeds milled under industrial conditions are degreased, so flax flour is obtained. The use of such flour for cooking improves workdigestive system, prevention of cardiovascular and oncological diseases, has a beneficial effect on women's he alth at any age. Just 60-80 grams of this valuable product per day is enough to fully provide the body with the necessary nutrients, as well as normalize weight. Flaxseed flour can be consumed by people suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In addition to all the above useful means of flaxseed flour, it also has excellent taste, baking is fragrant and beautiful and stays fresh for a long time. It can be used to season soups, breading, add to various cereals (up to 50%) to increase their beneficial properties.
