Flaxseed diet: lose up to 6 kg in 1 month –

What makes flaxseed an infallible ally against scales? Especially the concentration of fiber, omega 3 fatty acid, protein and lignans (phytochemicals capable of modulating female hormones). Of the four, fiber works the most in favor of the diet. “These are substances that make you feel full and stimulate a lazy intestine”, says nutritionist Ana Luísa Kremer Faller, a doctoral student at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Omega 3 also helps reduce appetite. However, its main contribution is to fight inflammation in cells, leaving the body less likely to accumulate fat. The lignans, on the other hand, hold back the hormones that, in PMS, increase the craving for sweets. But it’s important to know: it’s no use remembering the linseed one time or another. You have to commit to consuming it every day for breakfast, mixed with yogurt, juices, fruits or even sprinkled on salads or rice. Another option is to follow the menu prepared by nutritionist Ana Luísa. He combines the seed with balanced and light meals. With this formula, you can bet: you can lose weight up to 6 kilos in a month.

All about flaxseed

Experts answer the main questions about the seed:

How much flaxseed do I need to eat to lose weight?

There are no studies determining an exact measure. But experts usually recommend one to three tablespoons (maximum) of ground flaxseed per day. Reason: because it has a lot of fat, it is not skinny (it has 60 calories in each tablespoon). In addition, it carries components that, in excess, can interfere with the absorption of nutrients. But this is still being studied.

Which is better: brown or gold?

The two have the same nutritional value, according to nutritionist Flávia Morais, from the Mundo Verde network. However, the bream (imported) has a milder flavor and a less rigid shell, which increases the bioavailability of nutrients (easiness of absorption by the body). But, well crushed, the brown (national) is not far behind: consumed in the form of flour, its components are also well used by the organism. And it’s cheaper.

Why is it important to grind the seed before eating?

Flaxseed has a very hard shell to be broken with your teeth. When crushed in a blender, this protection is overcome and the seed’s nutrients become available. You can even leave it soaked in water overnight. It is soft and easy to break.

Can you store it already shredded?

Yes. But, in that case, it must be stored in a closed glass and kept in the fridge for up to 15 days – longer than that it becomes rancid and unsuitable for consumption.

Can I buy ready-made flour?

Yes. But prefer stabilized flour – a process that prevents the oxidation of seed fat.

Does flaxseed hold the intestine?

This only happens if you drink little water. Like any fiber-rich food, consumption should be combined with a higher fluid intake – at least 2 liters per day.

Does the capsule have the same effect?

No. It concentrates a greater amount of omega 3, but lacks the fiber from the seed – important in the weight loss process. Therefore, it is mainly indicated for reducing cholesterol or improving skin texture. Without contraindication, it can be consumed twice a day, before lunch and dinner.

Does this food pose a risk?

It’s rare, but some people can be allergic to the protein in the seed and experience adverse reactions such as blemishes on the skin, shortness of breath, swelling of the eyes or lips. Therefore, the ideal is to start consuming small portions (1 dessert spoon, for example) and observe the organism’s response.

extra powers

More than losing weight, flaxseed is good for health and skin. See what she’s capable of.

moisturize the skin: After a month eating the crushed seed daily, 45 volunteers in a German study, carried out at the University of Dusseldorf, noticed less dry skin. Redness and scaling also decreased. Researchers associate these effects with the anti-inflammatory action of omega 3.

protect the heart: flaxseed also carries omega 6, which, in harmony with omega 3, reduces bad cholesterol, LDL, responsible for damage to the arteries. More: this duo has antioxidant power, which, together with vitamin E (also present in the seed), blocks free radicals.

Ease PMS symptoms: lignans fight the symptoms (colic, anxiety) typical of pre-menstruation. This phytochemical also helps to restore estrogen levels, a female hormone that drops dramatically when women stop menstruating, reducing the ability of cells to renew.