Linseeds are small brown, tan or golden-colored seeds. In fact, linseed or “flax seed” are different names for the same seed. Linseeds are a great source of dietary fiber minerals like manganese, thiamine and magnesium and plant-based protein.
Hemani Linseed Powder is one of the richest sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (or ALA), in the world. Hemani Linseed Powder helps you absorb both types of fiber it contains allows you to take advantage of even more of the benefits of Linseed.
Another unique fact about Hemani Linseed Powder is that they are the No. 1 source of lignans in the human diets; Hemani Linseed Powder contains about seven times as many lignans as the closest runner-up, sesame seeds.
One of the most extraordinary benefits of Hemani Linseed Powder is that it contains high levels of mucilage gum content, a gel-forming fiber that is water-soluble and therefore moves through the gastrointestinal tract undigested.
Once eaten, mucilage from Hemani Linseed Powder can keep food in the stomach from emptying too quickly into the small intestine, which can increase nutrient absorption and make you feel fuller. Because the fiber found in Hemani Linseed Powder is not able to be broken down in the digestive tract, some of the calories that flax contains won’t even be absorbed.
Hemani Linseed Powder is low in carbohydrates but extremely high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which means it also supports colon detoxification, may help with fat loss and can reduce sugar cravings. Most adults should aim to consume between 25–40 grams of fiber from high-fiber foods daily. Eating just two tablespoons of Hemani Linseed Powder per day will provide about 20 percent to 25 percent of your fiber needs.
Hemani Linseed Powder benefits for hair include making it shinier, stronger and more resistant to damage. The ALA fats in Hemani Linseed Powder benefits the skin and hair by providing essential fatty acids as well as B vitamins, which can help reduce dryness and flakiness. It can also improve symptoms of acne, rosacea and eczema. The same benefits also apply to eye health, as Hemani Linseed Powder can help reduce dry eye syndrome due to its lubricating effects.
Using Hemani Linseed Powder is a great way to naturally replace gluten-containing grains in recipes. Grains, especially those containing gluten, can be hard to digest for many people, but Hemani Linseed Powder is usually easily metabolized and also anti-inflammatory.
Because Hemani Linseed Powder can absorb a lot of liquid and help bind ingredients you’re using in cooking/baking recipes, but it does not contain any gluten, Hemani Linseed Powder is a good choice for those who have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity.