Flax Seeds (Alsi): Benefits and How to Eat Them
Flax seeds (alsi) are a cheap, widely available Indian source of fibre and plant omega-3 — with one preparation step most people get wrong.
What flax offers
- Fibre — helps digestion, fullness and cholesterol.
- Plant omega-3 (ALA) — useful for vegetarians.
- Lignans — antioxidant compounds being studied for various benefits.
The step people miss
Grind them. Whole flax seeds often pass through undigested, so you miss most of the benefit. Use ground flax (roast lightly and grind, or buy powder) added to oats, curd, shakes, chapati dough or sabzi. A tablespoon or so a day is ideal. Store ground flax in the fridge as it can go rancid.
Quick answers
How should I eat flax seeds?
Grind them first — whole seeds pass through undigested. Add ground flax to oats, curd, shakes or chapati dough, about a tablespoon a day.
Do flax seeds help weight loss?
Their fibre aids fullness and digestion, which can support eating less. They’re a healthy add-on, not a fat-burner.
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