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  1. Flax Seeds 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

    • Flaxseeds have 534 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams) — corresponding to 55 calories for each tablespoon (10 grams) of whole seeds.
      They consist of 42% fat, 29% carbs, and 18% prot… See more

    Vitamins and minerals

    Flax seeds are a good source of several vitamins and minerals:
    •Thiamine. This B vitamin is also known as vitamin B1. It’s essential for normal metabolism … See more

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    Other plant compounds

    Flax seeds contain several beneficial plant compounds:
    •p-Coumaric acid. This … See more

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    Weight loss

    Flax seeds may be useful as a part of a weight loss diet.
    They contain soluble fiber, which becomes highly sticky when mixed with water.
    This fiber ha… See more

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    Heart health

    Blood cholesterol
    High blood cholesterol is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. This is especially true for oxidized LDL (bad) cholesterol (36). Human … See more

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  1. Flax seeds are made up of 29% carbs — a whopping 95% of which is fiber. This means that they’re low in net digestible carbs — the number of total carbs minus the amount of fiber — making them a low-carb food. Two tablespoons (20 grams) of flax seeds provide about 6 grams of fiber.
    www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/flaxseeds
    A tablespoon of ground flaxseed packs 2 g of fiber, around 5% and 8% of the daily recommended intake for men and women, respectively. Flaxseed contains two types of fiber — soluble and insoluble — which your beneficial gut bacteria feed on to support gut health and improve bowel regularity.
    www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-flaxseeds
    Per ounce serving, flaxseed offers an impressive 7.7 grams of total fiber; approximately two-thirds of this is insoluble fiber, and the remainder is soluble (4, 12, 13, 14).
    www.nutritionadvance.com/flaxseeds-nutrition/
    Flaxseed's health benefits come from the fact that it's high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as phytochemicals called lignans. One tablespoon (7 grams) of ground flaxseed contains 2 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids (includes the omega 3s), 2 grams of dietary fiber and 37 calories.
    www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-…
     
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  3. Flaxseed: Nutrition Facts, Benefits, and Downsides

    Oct 27, 2024 · Similar to other seeds such as poppy seeds, flax seeds contain a large amount of fiber, which can lower LDL-C levels. Per ounce serving, …

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