Author:
Randy Alexander
Date Of Creation:
28 April 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Flaxseed oil contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Both of these acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that are essential for health. In addition, flaxseed oil also contains other essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and omega-9 to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Using flaxseed oil helps to add enough omega-3 fatty acids to the body, thereby helping to reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol levels and prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. There are many different ways to use flaxseed oil such as taking capsules, taking oil or adding flaxseed to foods. Here are a few ways to incorporate flaxseed oil into your daily diet.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Use Flaxseed Oil
Consult your doctor before taking flaxseed oil. Ask your doctor about adding flaxseed oil to your diet, especially if you are taking medication. Flaxseed oil may interact with a number of medications including anticoagulants, cholesterol-lowering statins, and diabetes medications.
- Always consult with your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
Follow the instructions on the package. Buy flaxseed products with instructions for dosage and duration. Read and follow the specific directions on the package for how to use flaxseed oil.- One tablespoon of flaxseed oil, three times a day, is the most common dosage. However, to be on the safe side, you should check the instructions on the packaging.
- Using too much flaxseed oil can cause oily skin, blemishes, and even viscous stools.
Combine flaxseed oil with juice, water, or tea. If you don't like the taste of flaxseed oil, you can mix it with water, green tea, or fruit juice. Because of its oily nature, flaxseed oil is difficult to blend with other water. Even so, combining with water can help if you don't like the taste of flaxseed oil. Alternatively, you can also use liquid flaxseed oil with meals or add it to snacks to limit oil aftertaste.
Consider taking flaxseed oil in capsules. Flaxseed oil is also available in capsule form. However, the instructions should be read carefully before using flaxseed oil capsules. Flaxseed oil capsules should be taken with plenty of water.
Store the oil or flaxseed oil capsules in the refrigerator. Put the capsules or flaxseed oil in a glass container with an airtight lid. Flaxseed oil can react in the air and go rancid. Storing in the refrigerator can prolong the freshness of the oil.
Add flaxseed oil to cooked foods. Flaxseed oil should not be heated to avoid losing its nutritional value. Flaxseed oil should be added to foods after cooked. It's best to spray flaxseed oil on top of your dish instead of using oil to cook it.
Reduce your consumption of flaxseed oil if you experience gastrointestinal side effects. First time used, flaxseed oil can cause gas, diarrhea and / or bloating. For most people, bloating and bloating may stop after 1-2 weeks of use. If you notice any side effects from flaxseed oil, reduce your dose for a while. advertisement
Method 2 of 2: Use Whole Flaxseeds
Buy high quality flaxseeds. There are two different varieties of flaxseed: brown and yellow. Although the price of these two seeds is very different, the nutritional value is similar. Choose a flax seed variety that is suitable for your economic conditions and plan of use.
Use a coffee grinder or food processor to grind flaxseeds. If you want to use whole-grain flaxseeds, you can puree them using a coffee grinder. However, you should set aside a coffee grinder to grind flaxseeds only to avoid mixing ground flaxseeds with ground coffee.
- Some nutrition experts recommend grinding flaxseeds thoroughly to make the body easier to digest and absorb nutrients. Whole flaxseeds tend to be eliminated from the body, so the nutritional content will be greatly restricted.
Add whole grains to foods. Every day, you can add 1 teaspoon of whole grains to foods. Add flax seeds to cereals, soups, stews, sauces or salad dressings. You can add an entire teaspoon of flaxseed to a dish (such as morning cereal) or distribute it evenly throughout the day.
Sprinkle ground flaxseed on food. You can also grind flaxseeds to sprinkle them on cereals, soups, salads, vegetables, and stews. You can use half a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds or divide them into several meals a day.
- You can also use ground flaxseeds to make muffins, pancakes and bread dough. Use ground flaxseeds instead of specialized flours. If your recipe requires about 1 cup of flour, you can mix 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of ground flaxseed.
Advice
- Store liquid flaxseed oil in the refrigerator so it won't go rancid. Besides, the oil will taste better and taste better when cold.
- Vegetarians cannot get omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements. Hence, flaxseed oil is an excellent vegetarian alternative.
Warning
- Once you've learned how to use flaxseed oil, don't consider it as an essential food. You still need to eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables and other sources of antioxidants and omega fatty acids.
- Do not use flaxseed oil as medicine or claim that it can treat certain conditions such as high levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). Always consult your doctor to rule out serious health problems or to properly treat illnesses.
- Don't forget to take it once you start a flaxseed oil regimen. Omega oil will form in the body and bring health benefits if taken regularly and regularly.
