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Classification
General sale
Dosage
Use as directed
Ingredients
Quantity per 100g
Energy kJ 1280 (306 kcal)
Protein 32g
Gluten 0mg
Fat, total 16.6g
Saturated Fat 1.7g
Trans <0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g
Alpha linolenic acid (Omega-3) 9.6g
Linoleic acid (Omega-6) 3.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Carbohydrate, total 2.4g
Sugars 0.9g
Dietary fibre 45.3g
Soluble fibre 7.4g
Insoluble fibre 37.9g
Sodium 131g
Potassium 1160g
Antioxidant Vitamin E equivalents (naturally present) 400mg
SDG Lignans 2050mg
Folate 34.20mg
Purpose/Usage
flax fibre - original is a fine flax seed meal naturally packed with valuable nutrients:
- High in both soluble and insoluble dietary fibre
- High quality protein that is Gluten free so suitable for those with Coeliac disease
- Low in carbohydrate
- Antioxidant rich for cell protection
- Phytoestrogens for hormonal and immune system balance
- Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids
- Low glycaemic index (GI)
Quite apart from its superior nutritional qualities, flax fibre - original really adds another dimension to baked products, smoothies, breakfast cereals and many other foods because of its texture and nutty taste.
flax fibre - original is truly a super-food because it is so nutritionally dense. It may help with the following:
- Blood sugar stabilisation e.g. diabetes, hypoglycaemia or insulin resistance. This works on many levels:
1) The fibre content slows glucose absorption and therefore reduces spikes in blood sugar levels
2) Low carbohydrate and high protein content means low glycaemic index (GI). Combined with foods that have a higher GI, flax fibre can reduce the blood sugar response 3)
Omega-3 essential fatty acids help to make cells more sensitive to insulin and therefore glucose is cleared more quickly from the bloodstream
- Bowel health. Due to its good mix of soluble and insoluble dietary fibre and its Omega-3 fatty acid content. Both constipation and diarrhoea respond well to increased fibre intake. Some people find flax fibre - original helpful for Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Adequate dietary fibre intake helps to prevent haemorrhoids, diverticulitis and bowel cancer
- Cardiovascular health. As a good source of dietary fibre, flax fibre - original can help reduce blood LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in many studies to be associated with better heart health
- Hormonal balance e.g. prostate health, breast health, menopause, osteoporosis, PMS, endometriosis. Dietary fibre helps to clear by products of hormone breakdown out of the bowel before they can be re-absorbed. flax fibre - original is extra special because it is also very rich in phytoestrogens called lignans, that can have a gentle balancing effect on the sex hormones
- Immune system balance. Flax lignans have an immune boosting effect, which may benefit people with allergies, cancers and other conditions where the immune system is not functioning optionally
- Oxidative damage. Because flax fibre - original is rich in antioxidant lignans and contains naturally occurring vitamin E, it helps to protect the body cells against free radicals.
- High protein, low carbohydrate diets. flax fibre - original can be a valuable part of a high protein, low carbohydrate regime because it is also high in dietary fibre and can help to prevent constipation
Precautions
It is important to drink more fluids when you increase your intake of dietary fibre. Flax fibre must not be swallowed in its dry form.
We recommend that pregnant women check with their health practitioner before using flax fibre due to its possible effect on oestrogen levels.
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