Flax seeds are flaxseed and can be eaten. Rinse flax seeds quickly after harvesting. After washing, dry them in the air, dry them in the sun or fry them dry. If they are to be ground and taken, they must be fried before being broken into powder. The treated flax seeds can be eaten raw, boiled in water or used as medicine.

Can flax seeds be eaten

Flax seeds are flaxseed, which can be eaten. Proper consumption is beneficial to human body, because the seeds of this plant are toxic, and the daily consumption should not exceed 60 mg, which does not smell bad and will have a bean smell after chewing.

How to eat flax seeds

Flax seeds can be harvested in autumn. After harvesting, flax seeds can be washed quickly. After washing, the seeds can be dried, dried or fried. If they are to be ground and taken, the seeds must be fried before being broken into powder.

1, raw: flax seeds are similar to peanuts and sunflower seeds, and have a nutty flavor, which can be eaten directly and tastes very fragrant.

2. Cooking: Boil the flax seeds first, and cook them for 20-25 minutes. The cooked seeds and flax seed soup are edible.

Efficacy and function of flax seeds

The nutritional value of flax seeds is very high, which is rich in fat, protein, dietary fiber and other ingredients, but it is mainly used as a medicinal material, which has the effects of losing weight, relieving asthma, relieving stress, improving anti-stress and lowering cholesterol.

Breast cancer patients and women who are taking birth control pills are not tender to eat flaxseed, because the phytoestrogen rich in seeds will increase estrogen in the human body, which will bring a heavy burden to the health of such people.