According to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford universities, eating flax seeds provides soluble and insoluble fiber, which balances hormones and promotes healthy bowel habits. A study mentions that flaxseed has emerged as an attractive nutritional food because of its exceptionally high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), dietary fiber, high quality protein and phytoestrogens. Flaxseeds contain about 55 % ALA, 28–30 % protein and 35 % fiber.
How to consume: The easiest way is to sprinkle roasted or ground flaxseeds over avocado toast, smoothies, or salads to get maximum benefits with minimum effort.