Flax seeds are brown in colour and come with a hard, crunchy covering. Flax seeds, if not chewed properly would render no benefit to your body, this is one of the biggest reasons why many like to soak it before consuming or simply have it in the ground or powdered form.

Health Benefits of Flax seeds:

• They are cholesterol free, hence good for the heart as well.
• They are a good source of fibre, aid in digestion, prevent constipation and help in suppressing hunger.
• Regular consumption of flax seeds is good for skin, cancer prevention and facilitate weight-loss.
• Flax seeds are great for women's health. The lignans present in them help in battling high levels of estrogen and help in maintaining balanced hormonal levels.
• In women, hair fall is often associated with hormonal imbalance and stress. Flax seeds are great for women health and therefore promote healthy hair as well.
• They are also associated with reducing hypertension.
• They are low in LDL (lipo-protein) or bad cholesterol.