In the process of losing weight, flax seeds are used. By adding them to everyday meals or using them as a dietary supplement, you can eliminate waste products, cleanse the intestines and replenish the body with nutrients. The terms of use are all you need to know to start losing weight.
Why are flax seeds used for weight loss?
The seed, when eaten constantly, starts the necessary metabolic processes in the body, which, in turn, help the body cope with weight loss, and therefore with weight loss, but this process is very slow.
In general, flaxseed helps in weight loss thanks to the huge amount of vegetable fiber which, without being absorbed in the stomach, cleans out toxins like a brush. The gastrointestinal tract is cleared of accumulated toxins, which helps the body function better. From this, a person feels more cheerful, more energetic, lighter.
If you regularly consume flaxseed, you can count on the following:
- your metabolism will improve;
- you will get rid of several kilograms of slag;
- your skin will become more elastic, which will help keep your figure while losing weight;
- you will notice how the swelling will go away.
Flax is rightfully considered a superfood, because it combines a huge amount of vitamins and even fatty acids, the ratio of which is optimal for maintaining a good metabolism. Given this feature, flax seeds are an order of magnitude better than any other fiber-rich food that promotes weight loss.
How to take flax seeds for weight loss?
Raw seeds are not eaten. They are small seeds and very hard. By adding them in this form to the composition of the dish, the seeds will not even be chewed, therefore they will not be digested. Nothing bad will happen to the body from this - the seeds will pass through the digestive tract and come out whole, but there is no benefit from such food. The seeds can only perform their absorbent function when they are boiled.
That is why they are soaked or ground (for this it is better to use a coffee grinder) and only then added to food. The resulting flaxseed powder is used:
- as a standalone dietary supplement;
- as a decoction;
- as a dye;
- as part of cocktails, smoothies, drinks;
- as a salad dressing.
The daily portion of seeds should not exceed one tablespoon. On average, this is up to 50 g per day.
In order for flaxseed to really give a positive effect in weight loss, you need to follow a few rules when using it for food:
- If you use the ground powder as a dietary supplement, one tablespoon of the seeds should be washed down with two glasses of water.
- It is not worth grinding large portions of seed in advance - this will deprive the product of nutritional value and lead to its accelerated deterioration (bitterness will appear).
- Flax seeds are taken for 10 consecutive days, then take a break for 10 days and repeat the cycle again.
Flax seeds shouldn't be used if you have liver disease. Be sure to consult your doctor about this.
How to prepare flax seeds?
If you don't have a coffee grinder or don't want to grind the seed for some reason, the best way to use flaxseed is by fermenting it. To do this, you can follow the following recipe:
- Pour a tablespoon of seeds into a small saucepan.
- Pour the seeds with boiling water in the volume of a glass. Instead of water, you can use compotes, green tea.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and let it sit for 30 minutes. Don't forget to stir so that no lumps form.
You should get a viscous pasty liquid that needs to be strained through cheesecloth and can be eaten. For example, 70 g before the main meal once a day.
Flaxseed porridge for weight loss
If you don't want to waste time brewing, grind the beans in a coffee grinder. Then it will be enough for you to pour the powder with boiling water and wait 10 minutes. During this time, the flaxseed powder will turn into porridge, where you can add:
- a little honey;
- banana slices;
- peanuts;
- dried fruit.
This combo works well for breakfast, but if you're reaching for cereal later, it's best to eat it plain to be filling, but not extra calories.
How to make tincture from flax seeds?
Seed infusion is even easier to prepare than fermentation. You will need 2 tablespoons of seeds and 2 cups of boiling water:
- Pour the seeds into a thermos and fill them with water. The laundry does not need to be pre-washed.
- Leave the thermos closed overnight.
In the morning you can already drink half a glass of tincture half an hour before meals. Just drink 3-4 servings to enhance the effect of weight loss.
How to take flax seeds with kefir?
As part of kefir-based cocktails, flax seeds are used as a laxative. It helps relax the intestines and release large layers of toxins.
To obtain a therapeutic effect, the cycle must be divided into 3 weeks:
- In the first week, flax seeds ground in a coffee pot (1 dessert spoon) are added to 100 g of kefir. The cocktail is taken once a day before breakfast.
- In the second week, the volume of seeds doubles: 2 dessert spoons of flaxseed powder per 100 g of kefir. Shake and drink.
- On the third week, 3 dessert spoons of flaxseed powder are added to 150 g of kefir. Drink before breakfast.
In some cases, breakfast can be replaced with a mixture of kefir and flax, but usually, if you are overweight, the work of the gastrointestinal tract is disrupted and you should not deprive yourself of a full breakfast, as this will slow down your metabolism. It is optimal to drink a cocktail 15 minutes before the first meal.
A very important condition when using seeds and kefir is to drink enough liquid - from 2 liters per day, otherwise the release of toxins will not occur.
Kissel to satiate hunger made from flaxseed
When losing weight, it is desirable not to feel hungry, but with poor nutrition, this is not always easy to achieve. In these cases, flax seeds are the perfect support. They are used as jelly from berries:
- Prepare compote from berries or fruits. Choose any components and combinations, but it is important not to add sugar to the composition, otherwise weight loss will slow down or stop altogether, and flax seeds will not help as much as they could.
- In a small portion of compote (about a glass), pour a spoonful of ground seeds.
- Stir the mixture and cover to cool.
During this time, the flaxseed flour will swell and you will get a kind of jelly, which can be used as a snack until the next meal.
Flaxseed in smoothies for weight loss
Smoothies help to lose weight and replenish the body with useful vitamins. But these popular drinks today have one significant drawback - they are quickly digested due to the destruction of fibers during processing, so the saturation lasts only half an hour. This is not enough until the next meal and as a result, digestive processes are disturbed. Only flax seeds will help avoid this.
Vitamins from a cocktail and fiber from seeds give an excellent combination: the body is replenished with the necessary substances, but the absorption process is slow, respectively - blood sugar also rises slowly, and you don't want to eat until the next meal .
Making a smoothie with seeds is very simple:
- A spoonful of flaxseed powder is added to the finished drink.
- After 15 minutes, you can drink - the flaxseed powder will swell and make the consistency of the smoothie even thicker.
It is not recommended to grind the seeds directly when making a smoothie, as they will not be crushed enough.
How to use flax seeds for salads?
Adding flaxseed to salads is good when there's no time to make jellies and smoothies. This is an easier way to consume without fermentation and brewing, but that doesn't make it any less effective:
- Crushed seeds are added as part of a spoon as a seasoning. They will give the dish a nutty flavor and make it richer.
- The only rule is to add flaxseed powder only once a day so as not to exceed the norm.
- When losing weight, it is recommended to use green salads from cucumbers, cabbage and parsley.
Flax seeds in dietary cooking
If your diet includes relaxation and low-calorie baked goods are allowed on the menu, flax seeds will come in handy here. They can be used as a condiment or even as a complete ingredient.
Due to swelling, the flaxseed powder turns into a sticky mass, which replaces the eggs in the dough. Therefore, if you are preparing diet muffins, then according to the recipe it is quite possible to replace the eggs with flaxseed powder.
The easiest cupcake recipe:
- Mix 200 g of cottage cheese with 50 g of flaxseed powder.
- Add half of the softened banana to the composition.
- Knead a thick mass. You can add nuts if you like.
- Pour into molds and cook for 20 minutes.
Snack bread
Crunchy dietary crusty bread with flaxseed can be used as a snack for tea.
Recipe:
- After making flaxseed tea, you will see a sticky jelly or gruel. Ideally, the viscosity of the composition should become so thick that a spoonful of jelly does not get into it.
- Add a spoonful of chopped onions, grated carrots, garlic, pieces of champignons to the gruel. You can flavor with a little salt and add the sunflower seeds.
- Mix the composition.
- Spread the gelatin on the silicone sheet, leveling the layer to a thickness of 0. 5 cm.
- Send to the oven on the weakest fire for 4 hours. You can use a dehydrator, in this case it will take 10 hours. But that's only for one side. Turn and keep the same.
Store the finished loaves in paper bags.
Flax seeds will not replace physical activity or proper nutrition, but they will help to quickly cope with slags that interfere with digestion in the process of losing weight. Light flaxseed meals are so filling that you don't feel hungry at all during the day, which is a great advantage in the fight against extra pounds.