What is the use of flax seeds? Does it contain protein? If so, how much quantity does it have?

Flaxseeds are also called linseeds. They are different names for the same seed. Flaxseeds are an excellent source of fibre, lignans, and of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)- two omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for human health. ALA is one of the two essential fatty acids that you have to obtain from the food you eat, as your body doesn't produce them.

It also contains minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. The antioxidant lignan, which has both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. This seed contains upto 800 times more lignans than any other plant food.

How much protein do they contain?

Yes, flaxseeds contain 18 percent protein!

Flaxseeds are a great source of plant-based protein. And there's growing interest in their health benefits. Flaxseed protein is rich in the amino acids a) Arginine, b) Aspartic Acid and c) Glutamic Acid. Flaxseeds, a good source of plant-based protein, can be an alternative protein source for people who do not eat meat. In addition, to being a rich source of some vitamins and minerals, flaxseed contains vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium etc.

Consumption of flaxseed

There has been quite a debate on how should one consume flaxseeds. When not chewed properly, they can go undigested, flushed out of your system. Flaxseeds or flaxseed oil can be added to many common foods.

Some examples:

· Add to water and drink it as part of your daily fluid intake.

· Drizzling flaxseed oil as a dressing on salad.

· Mixing them into your favourite yogurt or smoothies.

· Sprinkle raw or ground flaxseeds on cereal or granola

· Bake them into cookies and bars.

Consume ground seeds rather than whole

· Opt for ground flaxseeds, as they are easier to digest.

· You won't reap as many benefits from whole flaxseeds, as your intestines cannot break down the tough outer shell of the seeds.

· You can grind them and store in airtight container.

How much do you need?

· The health benefits noted in the studies above were observed with just 1 tablespoon (10 grams) of ground flaxseeds per day.

· However, it's recommended to keep serving sizes to less than 5 tablespoons (50 grams) of flaxseeds per day.

Benefits

· Regulate blood sugar and lower cholesterol.

· Two types of dietary fibre- soluble and insoluble- resulting in more regular bowel movements

· In a small study of men, those given 30 gms of flaxseeds a day showed reduced levels of a prostate cancer.

· Women who eat flaxseeds have a lower risk of breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women

· Animal studies have shown that the ALA have prevented cholesterol from being deposited in the blood vessels of the heart, reduced inflammation in the arteries and reduced tumour growth.

· They also appear to have potential to prevent colon and skin cancers in laboratory and animal studies.

Side effects

It might also cause gastrointestinal (GI) side effects such as

Bloating

Gas

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Stomach ache

Nausea

Storage: Advisable storage in a fridge.

So if the question of how much protein flaxseed contains, I would say do not consume flaxseed for protein only, but for its other benefits, as enumerated, thought the original question did not ask for it, but nevertheless I thought it may help other readers too.

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