Flaxseeds health benefits and how to eat them
The omega-3 ALA and soluble fiber in flaxseeds, function as a team to reduce total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides while boosting HDL levels, through their digestive tract fat-binding properties. Research shows that eating 30 grams of flaxseeds daily results in a 37 mg/dL cholesterol decrease, and a 12 mg/dL triglyceride decrease during a 12-week period