Many Indians either forgot about flax seeds or it is not available in their area but due to e commerce site it is nowadays available in every corner of India by just click . It is one of cheapest and healthiest food item but unfortunately awareness about it is very less in India .
omega-3 fatty acids of flax seeds help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides and prevent clotting in the arteries. Shorten recovery time for muscles after exercise Increase energy and stamina Accelerate healing of sprains and bruises Aid weight loss Stimulate brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate (making it easier to burn off fat) Enhance calcium absorption Strengthen finger and toenails Improve eyesight and perception of colors Improve liver function Relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer Relieve asthma and allergies Improve eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff Relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis Improve blood sugar and diabetes symptoms Prevent atherosclerosis (accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels) Lowers high blood pressure Relieve depression Improve mental function Help in the treatment of multiple sclerosis Relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
how can potato in salad make it less faty!! now do not tell me potato from N'land or aus or antarctic... i'm indian and understand only indian potatoes.......
Re: Potato!!!
by jishith g on Dec 01, 2011 10:39 AM
Latest research shows boiled potato does not increase calorie or sugar levels.. it is very healthy.. but never fry it...
Re: OLIVE OIL
by giridharan on Dec 02, 2011 11:34 AM
You can use rice bran oil or corn oil which are both good for cholestrol control and better than sun flower oil
Re: OLIVE OIL
by Varun Mahajan on Nov 17, 2014 12:28 PM
Flax seeds oil and olive oil is best for you . But flax seeds oil should be avoided for fry/heat .
Re: OLIVE OIL
by Sachin Purohit on Nov 30, 2011 01:35 PM
Oil not your bigger problem, as a diabetic. It is the actual food that you eat that is a bigger problem you need to attack and plus some physical exercise if you are not already doing it.
There are numerous brand/type of olive oil available in market, How to do the selection of olive oil for different purpose(Eating/Hair massage/body massage)
Re: which olive oil
by Hehehe on Nov 30, 2011 03:19 PM
use extra virgin, that the best, that means the oil extracted on first press of olives, slightly expensive but good, i dont know which brands are available in your area....
Re: Re: which olive oil
by Jai Babu on Nov 30, 2011 11:42 PM
It is better to use COLD PRESSED oils like sesame/til oil or kachchi dhani/mustard oil or coconut oil if u are unable to tolerate olive oil!
Re: Re: Need clarification
by Sachin Purohit on Nov 30, 2011 01:36 PM
Too good!!! Probably rediff forgot to add some good humour as an essential ingredient in all the healthy food they talked about!
