When I started my healthy lifestyle a few months ago, I tried several natural products that friends recommended. I started adding chia seeds to my food, drinking warm water with lemon in the morning and I also take psyllium once every two days. And while all of this has changed my life, I’ve seen the biggest results since I’ve been consuming flaxseed regularly. This miracle food has almost magical effects on the human body.

Flaxseed is one of the best natural products that promotes weight loss, but also improve gut health. I used to have problems with overweight and poor bowel movements. Although some of the other alternatives mentioned above helped me slightly and today I combine all these foods sensibly, after I started drinking water with flaxseed at night, I felt the most significant change.

How does flaxseed help?

Flaxseed is a food recommended by many experts for digestive problems. “Flaxseed is full of fiber and protein. Thanks to this, it can alleviate complications with defecation, for example if a person often suffers from constipation,” explains registered dietitian Julia Zumpano. She adds that although this food has a minimum of calories, it fills a person up wonderfully, so they eat far less than they normally would.

Flaxseed is excellent for people trying to lose weight, but also for those who just want to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve their digestion. The food is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart, brain and blood vessel health. It can also stabilize blood sugar levels. In addition, flaxseed is full of antioxidants that positively affect hormonal balance.

It is added to baked goods, but you can also use it to make porridge or smoothie drinks. Flaxseed has more uses than you might think. ━━ It is added to baked goods, but you can also use it to make porridge or smoothie drinks. Flaxseed has more uses than you might think. ( Source: Wesual Click /  Unsplash+ )

When and how to consume it?

Flaxseed is a delicious food that can be eaten in many ways. I’ve generally tried adding it to homemade baked goods, porridge, smoothie drinks, and also on various salads. But what helps the most is plain water with flaxseed and lemon. It is easy to prepare: just pour warm water over a tablespoon of flaxseed and leave it to infuse for about an hour. Lemon and a teaspoon of honey are added for taste.

I indulge in this drink regularly before bed. Why is that the best time? “When dietary supplements with flaxseed are consumed before bedtime, their residence time in the colon is prolonged. This increases the effectiveness of the substances,” explains The Journal of Nutrition.

However, experts warn that consuming too much flaxseed can lead to bloating, gas, abdominal pain and nausea. It should therefore be eaten in moderation and always washed down with plenty of water.