Health Benefits
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • Health benefits of Azores Laurel
    • Health benefits of Wild Kumquat
    • Health benefits of Little Medick
    • Health benefits of Roundleaf alumroot
    • Health benefits of Wild Caper Bush
    • Health benefits of Wood nettle
    • Health benefits of Chinese Catalpa
    • Health benefits of Spear Saltbush
    Health Benefits
    Health Benefits
    Home»Flaxseed Facts

    Flaxseed Facts

    Flaxseed, or linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.), comes from the flax plant, which is an annual herb. It is one of the ancient cultivated crops since Mesopotamian times, grown for its oil seeds and fiber. Its chewy seeds are packed with full of nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, and essential vitamins. Of late, health benefits of flax have widely drawn the attention of nutrition researchers as well as health enthusiasts alike across the planet. Seeds are commonly consumed in one of three ways: whole seed, ground seed (powder or meal), or flaxseed oil.

    Name Flaxseed
    Scientific Name Linum usitatissimum
    Native Native to regions of the Middle East and India.
    Common/English Name Common flax, cultivated flax, flax, linseed, lint bells, linum
    Name in Other Languages English: Flax
    Swahili: Kitani
    French: Lin
    Portuguese: Linhaça
    Italian: Lino
    Spanish: Lino
    Hawaiian: lilina
    Swedish: Lin
    Chinese: Ya ma
    Korean: Ama
    Arabic: Kettan
    German: Flachs
    Plant Growth Habit Erect, Annual or Perennial plant
    Growing Climate Flourishes well both in tropical as well as subtropical climates
    Soil Thrives in deep moist soils rich in sand, silt, and clay.
    Plant Size 1.2 m (3 ft. 11 in) tall
    Root Strong taproot that can grow to the depth of 3 to 4 feet.
    Stem Slender stems
    Leaf Glaucous green, simple, slender lanceolate leaves with smooth edges, 20–40 mm long, and 3 mm broad alternately arranged on the stem.
    Flower Pure pale blue, 15–25 mm in diameter, with five petals.
    Fruit Round, dry capsule 5–9 mm in diameter,
    Seed Shape & Size Smooth, glossy surface and flat shape that somewhat appear like sesame seeds, but quite larger, measuring about 5–7 mm in length
    Seed Color Yellow, greenish, green-brownish, brown or very dark (almost black)
    Flavor/Aroma Mild nutty flavor
    Taste Nutty yet pleasantly sweet Taste
    Major Nutrition Total Fat (lipid) 217.96 g (622.74%)
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 20.3 µg (16.92%)
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.02 mg (6.80%)
    Zinc, Zn 0.15 mg (1.36%)
    Protein 0.24 g (0.48%)
    Phosphorus, P 2 mg (0.29%)
    Calcium, Ca 2 mg (0.20%)
    Choline 0.4 mg (0.07%)
    Health Benefits
    • Beneficial for Cancer
    • Weight Loss
    • Good for Heart Health
    • Digestive Health
    • Menopausal Symptoms
    • Help with immune disorders
    • Blood Pressure, Healthy Skin and Hair
    • Diabetes
    • High in Fiber, but Low in Carbs
    • Blood Cholesterol
    • Inflammation
    • Treating acne, eczema, psoriasis
    • Promoting healthy hair and nails
    • Minimize nerve damage
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Fight prostate problems
    • Eye Health
    • Reduces Eczema
    • Treats Sjogren’s syndrome
    Calories in 1 cup (218 gm) 1927 K cal
    Categories
    • Beverages (70)
    • Dairy (28)
    • Equipment (5)
    • Essential OIls (189)
    • Facts (2,161)
    • Foods (228)
    • Fruits (409)
    • Grains and Cereals (30)
    • Health & Beauty (467)
    • Herbs and Spices (1,083)
    • Medicines (7)
    • Nutritional value (27)
    • Nuts and seeds (57)
    • Oils (80)
    • Pets (1)
    • Poultry & Seafoods (67)
    • Pulses and Beans (16)
    • Reviews (21)
    • supplement (2)
    • Vegetables (209)

    Health benefits of Azores Laurel

    Health benefits of Wild Kumquat

    Health benefits of Little Medick

    Health benefits of Roundleaf alumroot

    Health benefits of Wild Caper Bush

    Health benefits of Wood nettle

    ABOUT
    1 Home
    About us
    Contact us

    Policy
    Privacy Policy
    Terms & conditions
    Disclaimer
    Contact us at:
    e-mail: [email protected]
    Skype: healthbenefit55
    © 2023 www.healthbenefitstimes.com All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.