How to marinate flax seeds: ideal against constipation
From a nutritional point of view, the flax seeds are seeds especially rich in both fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, being popularly also known by the name of linseed. For this reason they are very suitable in a varied, healthy and balanced diet, because they are an excellent option when it comes to providing our body with essential fatty acids and fiber.
As you surely know, consist of the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), and its common use includes not only its consumption and its use in cooking as an ingredient in salads or infusions, but also when it comes to making natural products for skin care. For example, we can mention the linseed oil in this sense, and its incredible qualities about hair health.
It becomes an extremely versatile food, because not only are ideals consumed whole in salads. It is also possible to make certain drinks, such as the popular one flaxseed water, adequate to control blood glucose levels and reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, or known as flaxseed milk, an excellent alternative of cow's milk especially for those who have lactose intolerance.
But with the flax seeds It is also possible to elaborate a maceration very appropriate when we suffer from constipation, mainly because of its high fiber content. Therefore, when the consumption of flaxseed is regular helps regulate and improve intestinal transit totally and completely natural. We explain how to do it easily and how you should consume it.
Maceration of flax seed for constipation
Ingredients that you need
- 1 teaspoon of flax seeds
- 1 cup of water
Steps to make the maceration of linseed or flax seeds
First put the flax seeds in a mortar and grind them a little. Put the cup of water in a slightly larger bowl, add the ground flax seeds and leave them in maceration for about 8 hours.
How to take macerated flax seeds to relieve constipation and improve transit
You only have to take a teaspoon of this maceration half an hour before breakfast, fasting, and another teaspoon half an hour before going to bed.
The benefits of flax seeds against constipation
- High fiber content: the fiber present in flax seeds is especially useful and adequate to provide our body with the amount of fiber needed per day. Therefore, it is a simple option to consume more fiber in our diet.
- Improves constipation: precisely because of its high fiber content, it is a recommended option when it comes to preventing or reducing occasional constipation.
- It favors an adequate digestion: for its content in digestive enzymes, which are useful when it comes to improving digestion.
- Wonderful debugger: for its fiber content helps our body to be purified naturally.
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