Milled Flaxseeds: Health Benefits & Nutritional Powerhouse

Holistic and complementary based practitioners have recommended the addition of flaxseeds and oils to their patients' diets, for years. With compelling evidence from medical studies, more traditional medical practitioners are taking note of the benefits of milled flaxseeds.

Lowers Cholesterol

• Add milled flaxseeds to soup or sprinkle on top of salad, for a nutty flavor and nutritional benefits.

  Daily intake of milled flaxseed can help lower cholesterol levels. In 2008, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported discoveries that flaxseeds could lower both total cholesterol and LDL, the "bad cholesterol."

Improve Digestion

• Use milled flaxseeds in baked goods to improve overall heart health and lower cholesterol.

  Milled flaxseed is frequently recommended for individuals with digestive problems, as they offer anti-inflammatory qualities and are high in fiber. Nutritionist Anne Louise Gittleman M.S., C.N.S., author of "The Fat Flush Plan," utilizes milled flaxseeds in recipes.

Anti-Cancer

• For ultimate benefit from flaxseed, mill seeds at home using a coffee grinder or food processor.

  Dr. Paul Goss conducted studies at the University of Toronto, regarding the effects of flaxseed intake on postmenopausal, breast cancer patients. The study showed that the flax-intake patients presented a decline of cancer cell growth, when compared to women not taking flax.