Flax Seeds Are Loaded With Nutrients. ...Flax Seeds Are High in Omega-3 Fats. ...Flax Seeds Are a Rich Source of Lignans, Which May Reduce Cancer Risk. ...Flax Seeds Are Rich in Dietary Fiber. ...Flax Seeds May Improve Cholesterol. ...Flax Seeds May Lower Blood Pressure. ...They Contain High-Quality Protein.
Flax seeds or flaxseed oil can be added to many common foods. Try the following:Adding them to water and drinking it as part of your daily fluid intakeDrizzling flaxseed oil as a dressing on saladSprinkling ground flax seeds over your hot or cold breakfast cerealMixing them into your favorite yogurtAdding them into cookie, muffin, bread or other battersMixing them into smoothies to thicken up the consistencyAdding them to water as an egg substituteIncorporating them into meat patties