| Yup. It's true. Flax seeds can help you to lose weight. | | | | use this up within a week, so it stays very fresh. |
| How? | | | | You can use your blender to grind the seeds, or a |
| Well, flax seeds are very high in fiber. Health experts | | | | food processor. Some people use a coffee |
| have promoted the use of fiber for weight loss, and | | | | grinder--just make sure you clean all the coffee |
| with good reason. Fiber makes you feel full because | | | | grounds out before you put the flax seed in! |
| it absorbs fluid, then expands, which creates a | | | | There are LOTS of ways you can eat flax seed. I |
| satisfied feeling. | | | | make low carb muffins with it, using ground flax seed |
| Research supports the use of flax seeds for weight | | | | as a flour replacement. |
| loss, too. It is proven to reduce blood sugar levels, | | | | You can add flax seeds to just about anything. It's |
| and may even help to prevent type 2 diabetes! | | | | best to eat them raw. I sometimes put a teaspoon |
| Healthy blood sugar levels are critical to achieving, and | | | | or two into my smoothies. This makes for a grain-y |
| maintaining, a healthy weight. | | | | smoothie that might need some chewing, but I like |
| Flax seeds also have a whole host of other nutrients | | | | that. Give it a try. |
| that make them a true superfood. They are known | | | | Another way to eat flax seed is in a pre-made fiber |
| for their anti-inflammatory and anticancer abilities. So | | | | mix. There are several fiber products available that |
| use flaxseed for weight loss--you'll get lots of | | | | include flax as a primary ingredient. You could also use |
| additional benefits! | | | | a fiber product during the mid-afternoon when you |
| How do you eat flax seed? | | | | get the "munchies", and it will help to keep you from |
| I don't recommend using flax seed oil because it can | | | | turning to fattening foods. |
| go rancid so easily. It's a very fragile oil, and must be | | | | Bottom Line |
| kept away from any light and refrigerated at all | | | | The connection between flax seeds and weight loss |
| times, or it will go bad. Some people have difficulty | | | | is strong, and research shows the importance of |
| digesting oils, too. | | | | fiber for weight loss. Use flaxseed in a variety of |
| So it's best to eat flax seed in its whole seed form, | | | | ways, including shakes/smoothies and in your baking |
| or grind it just before you're going to use it. I grind | | | | recipes. It will keep you full, and away from eating |
| about a cup at a time, then keep it in the fridge. I | | | | foods that promote weight gain. |