Weight Loss and Other
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Best of all?
You will never store the calories from flaxseed oil as body fat, which makes it perfect for any weight loss diet.
Did you know that one of the key elements in fat burning is the transfer of oxygen into the 75 trillion cells of your body across the cellular membranes? Well, flaxseed oil maintains the integrity and good function of these membranes - hence your body’s oxygen transfer and fat burn are more efficient.
What does this mean to you?
It means that besides burning more fat, you experience this increased oxygen consumption at the cellular level as greatly increased physical and mental energy, vigor and an overall feeling of well-being.
Since one of the most important health benefits of flaxseed oil is the optimization of all the metabolic and physiologic processes in your body, it’s obvious that using this oil helps you lose weight naturally.
Talking about the health benefits of flaxseed oil in relation to weight loss, you must remember this.
You can reduce your appetite and extend the feeling of fullness and satisfaction after a meal just by adding flaxseed oil to your foods.
Why is that? Because the omega 3 fatty acids in flaxseed oil cause your stomach to retain food longer compared to low-fat foods. Due to the sustained increase, prolonged plateau, and gradual drop in your blood sugar, you experience a corresponding prolonged feeling of satiety and increased energy.
Bottom line result? You actually eat fewer calories in the long run.
Try it. You will see remarkable results sooner than you think!
Aside from the health benefits of flaxseed oil discussed above, its increased popularity is due to the growing mercury and dioxin contamination of fish. Salmon, tuna, mackerel and halibut used to be recommended as healthy omega 3 sources in the past, but not anymore.
Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil: Bottled vs Capsules
Flaxseed oil comes in two forms: bottled oil or capsules - you can find them both at any health food store.
Forget about the flaxseed oil capsules - the oil is more processed plus they’re more expensive as well.
Flaxseed oil capsules are not practical either: you'd have to swallow about 12 large capsules to equal just one tablespoon of oil.
It's totally insane, I know.
Look for bottled, organic flaxseed oil that was cold-pressed to minimize the damaging effects of light, oxygen and heat. The label will say. This oil becomes rancid very easily, so only buy oil that comes in an opaque bottle, has a pressing date less than 4 months old, and is kept in the refrigerated section of the store.
It might be a bit more expensive, but it's well-worth every single penny.
Put it in the refrigerator as soon as you get home or, if you don't plan to use it right away, keep it in the freezer. Don't even think to use it for frying or sautéing, because it degrades quickly when exposed to heat or light.
A normal daily serving of flaxseed oil is about 2 full tablespoons (15 grams representing 135 calories) of flaxseed oil per 100 pounds of body weight. Make sure you don't take much more than that to avoid any flaxseed oil side effects.
You'll be pleasantly surprised to see that the oil has a nice, nutty taste that enriches any recipe:
Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil - Recipes
To fully experience the weight loss and other health benefits of flaxseed oil, add it to your yogurt, use it in salad dressings mixed with - or even instead of - olive oil and in weight loss shakes recipes.
1. Salad Dressing Recipe
Make a delicious salad dressing with half cup flaxseed oil, half cup olive oil, the juice from 1 freshly-squeezed lemon, 1 tablespoon of mustard, and 1 pinch of salt. Shake well before serving, and refrigerate between uses.
You'll absolutely love it!
2. Flaxseed Oil Weight Loss Shake Recipe
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 1 cup pineapple cubes
- 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 scoops whey protein powder
- 4 tablespoons flaxseed oil
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
Throw everything in a blender, mix 1 minute and sweeten with Stevia to taste.
It makes two tall glasses.
This shake is great for a power-breakfast or a super-fast lunch that allows you to experience a satisfying fullness along with an increased metabolism and other health benefits of flaxseed oil and powdered, ground flaxseed >>
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