Wellness is defined as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. And that all starts with your gut health, and there in lies the key: Your health. You are in charge, you get to make the choices, and no one can tell you exactly what will work for you.
However, in the pursuit of making habits that improve your gut and overall health, eating ground flaxseed has shown a lot of heavy-duty health benefits in clinical trials. It reduces cholesterol and keep you regular, which is a major and often overlooked component of wellness.
A March 2019 study* suggests that flaxseed may also help with weight loss and energy levels. Gut microflora have a say in regulating your weight and how your body processes glucose. When dietary fiber in the gut breaks down, it produces healthy changes in the digestive system. For example, an uptick in beneficial fatty acids, which help reduce the production of fat tissue and improve immune work in your body.
But again, this is your journey to wellness, so do not take our word for it – ask your doctor or other trusted source, and do your own research on flaxseed.
Add a heaping tablespoon of ground flaxseed each day to a protein shake, your smoothy, vegetable drinks, in almost anything you bake. Flaxseed adds a great nutty flavor and can be a key part of your wellness routine that reduces body fat and boost energy!
*Arora T, Rudenko O, Egerod KL, et al. Microbial fermentation of flaxseed fibers modulates the transcriptome of GPR41-expressing enteroendocrine cells and protects mice against diet-induced obesity. Am J Physiol-Endocrinol and Metab, 2019 Mar 1;316(3):E453-63.
