Flaxseed, which comes from flax or linseed, is a perennial plant with blue, white, yellow, and red flowers typically found and cultivated in cooler regions. Flaxseed is small, flat, ovular shaped seed of a tan to brown hue. It can be ground or cold pressed into an oil, making flaxseed a very versatile ingredient in food and cooking. Flaxseeds are mainly consumed for their health benefits.

In ancient Egypt, flax was used extensively with priests and the upper classes, since it was considered a symbol of purity. During the time, the use of the seeds was not widespread and generally limited to animal feed. Throughout the middle ages, flaxseed was prescribed for gastrointestinal disorders due to its laxative properties.

Flaxseed, sometimes referred to as linseed, is a tiny seed that can be used for numerous culinary applications due to its nutty flavor and aroma.

Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its primary healthy reputation to three of them:

1. Omega-3 essential fatty acids: Good fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant based omega-3s.
2. Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.
3. Fiber. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types of fiber.

Question 1: Where to Find Flax Seeds?

Answer: Many supermarket chains now carry ground flaxseed and whole flax seeds. It’s usually in the flour or “grain” aisle or the whole-grain cereal section and is often sold in 1-pound bags. You can also find it in health food stores or order👉 Buy it Here.

Question 2: How to use Flax Seeds in Daily Diet

Answer: You can use ground flax seeds for Recipes; such as- for quick breads, muffins, rolls, bread, bagels, pancakes, and waffles. You can also use it in Kada (recipe given below) in smoothies and so much more.

Question 3: How to grind flax seeds?

Answer: Flaxseeds can be ground in a mortar and pestle, but it is typically easier to use a spice mill or a coffee grinder

Question 4: Can We use Flaxseeds in Baking Recipes?

Answer 4: By using flax, you can make a vegan egg substitute that is perfect in so many recipes, especially in baking, if you’re vegetarian! It’s also a great way to add health benefits to baked goods like pancakes, muffins, waffles, or banana bread etc.

Health Benefits of Flax Seeds

1. Help to Lose Weight: For the individual utilizing exercise with diet for weight loss, flaxseed is a phenomenal low carb source of energy. 100g of ground flaxseed contains 538 calories, making it an incredibly calorie rich food, providing energy to keep your body going. Flaxseed is particularly high in fiber, which is crucial to weight loss. Per 100g of flaxseed, there are 27.3 grams of fiber, making it one of the top 5% richest foods in fiber content. Additionally, flaxseed aids in weight loss by binding with water in the digestive tract, making you feel fuller for a longer period of time, which helps you to prevent overeating.
2. Helps to Boost Digestion Properly: Flaxseeds are rich in mucilage gum content, a type of fiber that’s water soluble and, as a result, proceeds through the digestive system largely undigested. Don’t afraid, it’s actually helpful in pushing food through the stomach into the intestines, from there it can be removed from the body. Not only that, but mucilage gum content can assist in preventing food from moving through the system too quickly, meaning the body has more time to absorb its nutrients.
3. Improves Skin Health: It is believed that consuming flaxseed and flaxseed oil can help to improve signs of skin sensitivity, because of the anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids. In one study, patients who supplemented with flaxseed oil for 12 weeks experienced decreased skin sensitivity, roughness, and scaling, and increased skin smoothness and hydration.
4. Hot Flashes: One study of menopausal women, published in 2007, reported that 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed mixed into cereal, juice, or yogurt twice a day cut their hot flashes in half. The intensity of their hot flashes also dropped by 57%. The women noticed a difference after taking the daily flaxseed for just a week and achieved the maximum benefit within two weeks.

Flax Seed Recipes: Written

If you are curious about trying flaxseeds but aren’t sure where to start and how to use? Then you’re on the right place, because There are some of delicious and easy flaxseed recipes below.

1. Flax Seeds Kadha Recipe

Alsi(Flax Seeds) is packed with fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for weight loss. Preparing this flaxseeds kadha is super easy and it helps losing weight quickly and gives so many more health benefits. 

2. How to Make Alsi (Flaxseeds) Pinni?

Ingredients Needed:

1. Flaxseeds Whole
2. Gur(Jaggery)
3. Raisins(Maive)
4. Roasted Chana
5. Charmaz
6. Pumpkin Seeds
7. Khaskhas(Poppy Seeds)

Preparation of Alsi Pinnis?

1. Roast Flaxseeds and let them cool in room temperature
2. Wash Raisins and let them dry in room temperature for 1/2 an hour
3. Roast for 1-2 minutes Charmaz, Pumpkin Seeds and Poppy Seeds and let them cool in room Temperature
4. Now Grind Roasted Chana and sieve
5. Grind- Poppy Seed, Charmaz, Pumpkin Seed, but no need to sieve

Make Alsi Pinnis

1. In a Kadai, put 2 spoons of Deshi Ghee and fry Raisins for a minutes
2. In the same Kadai Make chasni by adding some whater and Gur(jaggery)
3. When chasni is ready, add it into the mixture of Roasted Chana flour(that we made by grinding and sieving)Poppy Seeds roasted and grounded, Charmaz and Pumpkin seeds roasted and grounded
4. Mix everything nicely, when the mixture is little cool, then start Making Pinnis of your choice
5. They are very tasty and good for all ages
6. You can eat 1-3 small size pennies with milk or masala chai.

4. Bajra Alsi Methi Missi Roti Recipe

Missi Roti is a spiced flatbread prepared with Bajra Atta that is quite tasty. Serve with Home made plain Yogurt, Butter or Ghee. You can eat it in Breakfast or lunch. Here is how to make it?

Needed Ingredients:

1. Half cup grated fresh two Carrots
2. Half cup of grated Bell pepper
3. Small Size one finely chopped onion
4. Some amount of fresh methi washed and chopped
5. Two tablespoons of Olive Oil
6. Bajra flour
7. Whole grain flour
8. Ajwain
9. Pink salt
10. Ground flax seeds
11. Jeera Powder
12. Haldi Powder

Make Bajra Alsi Methi Missi Roti

1. Put one bowl of Bajra flour
2. Put One bowl of Whole grain flour
3. Put grated bell pepper
4. Put grated finely chopped onion
5. fresh methi washed and chopped
6. Put Pink salt, ajwain, Jeera powder and haldi powder and Ground flax seeds of 4 spoons
7. By adding little by little water, Make nice and soft dough
8. Now Switch on your stove and when the Tawa is hot, start making Bajra Alsi Missi Roti.
9. Enjoy it with butter, yogurt or Ghee.