Here at BumbleBar, we use a variety of quality ingredients in our bars, one of which is flaxseed. We feature non-GMO flaxseed in all of our BumbleBars right alongside non-GMO sesame seeds. Beyond adding delicious flavors and textures to our bars, flaxseeds pack a superfood punch and come with several health benefits.
A Little History
Flaxseed rose to popularity due to King Charlemagne in the 8th century. He felt flaxseed had such strong health benefits that he passed a law that required his subjects to add it to their diet. Thirteen centuries and several studies later, we’re inclined to agree with Charlemagne! Only about the health benefits of flaxseed. Not necessarily about passing laws that force people to consume it, eek.
Top Three Health Components
Flaxseed comes with a lot of health benefits, but the three main components are Omega 3 essential fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. Omega 3s help keep your heart healthy; lignans have antioxidant qualities; and fiber aids in digestion.
Benefits
Preliminary studies on flaxseed suggest it may be the new wonder food! Findings have indicated that including flaxseed in your diet can reduce your risk of heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, asthma, breast cancer prostate cancer, colon cancer, and stroke. Animal studies show that the plant omega-3 fatty acids stunt tumor growth and lower blood pressure. Additionally, flaxseed prevents the hardening of arteries and helps keep plaque from depositing into them. Eating flaxseed on a daily basis could help your cholesterol levels which in turn lessens your risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome. It can even soften symptoms of menopause and lessen hot flashes!
How to Use Flaxseeds
For optimum benefits, the recommended dose is 1-2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed per day. You can easily integrate flaxseed into your diet by adding it to your oatmeal, smoothies, or soups. If you want to go the extra mile and add a sweet flaxseed treat between meals, have a couple BumbleBars handy throughout the day for a superfood snack! Each bar has about 1½ teaspoons of flaxseed in it!
