What is the quantity of daily intake of flax seeds and the ideal time for having it.
How can we eat it? Heating will lose the nutrition?

Question

Flax seeds are enriched with some of the most essential & basic nutrients that our body requires. They are good source of fibres, healthy fat, antioxidants, protein, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, omega 3, lignin & mucilage, vitamin B1. Regular consumption of it is good for skin, heart,hair and lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease etc. One to two tablespoon of flax seeds daily is good for health.
It should be take in ground or powdered form. Chewed it properly because if not chewed properly it give no benefits to your body. Flaxseed oil has a low smoke point, so it shouldn't use for frying, use it into salad dressings etc.

Bhanu Priya Rai · Accepted Answer

Flax seeds are enriched with some of the most essential & basic nutrients that our body requires. They are good source of fibres, healthy fat, antioxidants, protein, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, omega 3, lignin & mucilage, vitamin B1. Regular consumption of it is good for skin, heart,hair and lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease etc. One to two tablespoon of flax seeds daily is good for health.
It should be take in ground or powdered form. Chewed it properly because if not chewed properly it give no benefits to your body. Flaxseed oil has a low smoke point, so it shouldn't use for frying, use it into salad dressings etc.

Chidambaranathan · Answer

Dear lybrate-user
flax seeds are not essential. They are like any other pulses. Suppose you consume. Chapatti made from wheat flour. Took some idly (urad dhall. Took some mustard seeds. And some methi seeds in food. Your omega 3 requirement is satisfied.
Even many vegetables and fruits contain omega

Neha Suryawanshi · Answer

10 gms intake is enough you can take roasted powdered flaxseeds also with salad , daal and dough.

What is the quantity of daily intake of flax seeds and the ideal time for having it. How can we eat it? Heating will lose the nutrition?