Live a longer, healthier life with Flax Seed
Do you suffer with high blood pressure, being overweight or high cholesterol?
Flax Seed is a dietary supplement that contains an Omega-3 fatty acid substance called alpha linolenic acid, vital for healthy cell functions, benefits the heart and cardiovascular health by lowering LDL, and total cholesterol levels. It also contains important nutrients such as fiber, cancer preventing lignans and phytoestrogen.
Flax Seed can fight heart disease, diabetes, weight loss, even breast cancer.
Eating healthy foods, exercising and monitoring your progress will help you live a longer, healthier life. Adding Flax Seed and other vitamins and nutrients to your diet will help you maintain a healthier lifestyle.
The National Institute of Health states Flax Seeds can help prevent or slow the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The nutrients found in Flax Seeds can prevent heart attacks and strokes.
According to the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association, Flax Seed contains soluble fiber found to help lower harmful cholesterol levels and removes harmful plaque from your arterial wall linings, sending the fat to your digestive system for elimination. This form of fiber is a natural body cleanser. According to the Mayo Clinic, you need to consume 10 grams of soluble fiber daily.
To get the full benefits of Flax Seed, the seed needs to be ground or milled. The body cannot absorb and digest the seed itself in its natural state. Flax Seed Oil is the easiest way to include flax in your diet, however the oil only uses part of the seed, leaving out the fiber and lignans that ground flax seed contains. Flax seed oil is also very costly to consumers, compared to flax seed.
Consumers have added ground Flax Seed to their diets by including it in recipes and food dishes such as cereals, smoothies, oatmeal, soups or even baking. These methods of consuming Flax Seed will give you the health benefits you seek, however this method also creates a mess in the bottom of your cereal bowl. Consumers can purchase whole flax seeds and grind them theirselves or buy them all ready ground.
If you would prefer an easier way to get the full health benefits of Flax Seed, a local company offers tasty, chewable Golden Flaxseed Tablets. These Flaxseed Tablets are called “flax fit” by Akina. http://www.flaxfit.com/projects/flaxfit/ http://www.akinainc.com/
Akina, Inc. is a small company near Purdue Research Park, West Lafayette, Indiana. They develop and manufacture quick dissolve tablets that have a rapid dissolution and pleasant taste. All tablets are manufactured in an FDA compliant facility. Akina, Inc. cares about your health and well being. http://www.flaxfit.com/projects/flaxfit/about.php
Are you a retail outlet? Would you like to offer “flax fit” to your customers? Contact Akina and ask about “flax fit” merchandising for your store. Your customers will enjoy this healthy product and appreciate the time you take to explain the great health benefits. Together we can help others live a longer, healthier life. http://www.flaxfit.com/projects/flaxfit/contact.php
This is a product that is increasing in popularity, as consumers discover the great health benefits of "flax fit", flax seed tablets.
Family Pharma Care offers “flax fit”, located at 500 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN Telephone: 765-497-7000.
Baking with Flax Seed is delicious and a healthy way to benefit from all the nutrients and Omega-3 acids. Here is a tasty recipe for you to try.
Wheat Bread with Flax Seed and Honey
Ingredients
· 1 cup bread flour
· ¼ cup whole wheat flour
· 1 teaspoon salt
· ½ cup ground flax seeds
· 2/3 cup water
· 1 cup “raw” honey
· 1 teaspoon instant yeast
Directions
In a large bowl, combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, Flax Seeds and yeast. Stir in the water and honey until it is mixed thoroughly. Note: The dough is not terribly moist. The dough should be tacky, but not too sticky. The dough should hold its shape when rolled into a ball.
Knead the dough. Once all the ingredients are combined, place the ball into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for an hour to an hour and a half.
Shape the dough into one large loaf or two small loaves. Cover with plastic and let rise for another hour.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Score the top of the loaves and brush with butter. Bake the loaves at 425°F for 20 minutes, turn the loaves and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until nicely brown and done.
Serve with fresh jams or "raw" honey.
This is the year for better lifestyle changes and healthier eating habits. Include ground Flax Seed or “flax fit” to your daily diet. You will feel better and live a longer, healthier life.
If you have tried “flax fit” or have a great recipe to share, comment on this article to let others know how they can benefit from Flax Seed.
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