Flaxseeds/Alsi seeds for hormonal balance

Though,there are different names of flaxseed like Alsi,Linseeds,Tissi,virai.Today ,we talk about its consumption when and how to have flaxseeds for health benefits in our diet. Many people consume it but they don't know how to consume it what is the right way of its consumotion and how to take its right amount for consuming. First  we must know it's nutritional values:

Nutritional values of 1tbsp flaxseeds

One tbsp whole      one tbsp ground/powder

Calories  55             Calories  37

Carbs 3g.                  Carbs 2g

Fiber 2.8g.                Fiber 1.9g

Protein 2g.                protein 1.5

Fat 4.2g.                     Fat 3g

Nutritional information:

In flaxseeds, It is good and highly source of omega 3 fatty acid,,fiber,vitamins, minerals and quality source of protein besides this ,there are thiamin, vitamin b1,copper magnesium, phaspharus,calcium, iron, antioxidant, ferulic acid,p-courmoric acid,phytosterols and lignans.

Flaxseeds benefits :

1)high source of fiber about 60 to 80 percent  solube and 20 to 40 percent insoluble it never does constipation. 

2)It supports of good bacterias in our stomach.

3)it surpasses our hunger.

4)it helps in reducing sugar level along with in reducing weight loss. 

5)Laxative properties get sticky and gel form.

6)it always prevents constipation and improve digestive health. 

We have also observed that when flaxseeds put in simple water then get it slightly texture because of its laxative properties. There are two types of aminue acid one is brutamine and an other is arjalin. Both of them good for heart and support immunity system. Flaxseeds are the richest good source of omega 3 fatty acid for our brain ,nervous system, bones and for our mood. It has richest source of Alpha Linoleic acid which reduces inflammation and bad cholesterol. It is rich in lignans which is plant compound,antioxidant and phytoestrogen ,it is similar to female estrogen. It goes into our stomach and become format for getting benefits if females consume it ;especially the first half of menstrual cycle which is called follicle phase especially seeds cycle for hormonal balance in that flaxseeds play a main role.it is used for estrogen balance. If estrogen is increased. It helps in balancing to our body estrogen. If it has less amount in female body,so it will boast estrogen. It works by all means to balance in body. It is used for controlling blood pressure. It may reduce symptoms of asthma,arthritis, bone health and kidney. It also  eases out symptoms of menopause,if you consume as post pregnancy to increase breast milk.you may prepare a home based remady:methi dana,flax and cumin seeds to recover post pregnancy and also help you increase milk production. It has cancer fighting substance compound.it is for healthy hair and skin. They're low in carbs and high in protein. We talk about now Ayurveda properties of flaxseeds quality. They are heavy, slimy, and sticky. If we talk about its nature, they are warm. 

It has bad side effects for thyroid patients. Flaxseeds have plant compound called giatrogen . Thyroid patients  should avoid to consume it ,because flaxseeds have couple of types that's not make it good the first of phytic acid which is outer layer of flaxseeds it blocks many nutrients  in body and restrict absorption  of nutrients like iron,zinc,calcium, iodine, copper  etc. It hinders of absorption and an other type which may affect to thyroid patients. Glycoside and Cynogenic,they basically bind with sulphur compound in the body to form thiocyanates that may affect function of thyroid negatively and impair thyroid glands. Everyone needs to do couple of things in these way to keep it in mind never use flaxseeds in row but always have to roast them in powder form slightly.  Phytic acid is heat sensitive and also avoid consuming in large amount. It will finish its side effects. 

How to consume flaxseeds :

They slightly roast and have in powder form then store in jar for 10 to 15 days not for long time .one may store in fridge.

How to include in your  diet. As beginner start with 1/2 tbsp  to 1 tsp and gradually increase its quantity about 1 to 2 tbsp not more than 2 ,(maximum in a day 4 tbsp utmost ) it is consumed in sprouted form it reduce phytic acid for hormonal balance. it is the best if one takes in winter seasons and reduce consumption in summer season its nature is dry,warm and heavy. It may be used in many ways but the best way to consume it with fat like oatmeal with  milk, granola,pinni,ladoos,energy bars,dahi,chaj, soup,dal,salaad etc. Many people take them with water but that's not one of good healthy method. It never digests as if it passes out and also absorbe, it is completely waste. 

Note:when you consume it ,always increase  increase your water consumption to avoid the side effects. It always absorb water in your body because of high quality fiber that's not get help in constipation.

Possible side effects :

1)Avoid during pregnancy because of allergies,wheezing, swelling, rashes,mouth ulcer,if it is used excess may lead to bloating gas,cramps, abdominal pain so you are having cramps so need to reduce its portion .

2)Avoid if you're on blood thinning medication aspirin etc

3)Never heat flax oil because it will turn into toxic due to change in fat structure make sure to never heat the oil its properties change into negative side effects 

4)Avoid during heavy periods