The health benefits of germinated linen seeds reside in their medicinal components. The product contains a huge complex of vitamins and organic compounds. Linen seeds have no analogues in terms of their effect, so they are very effective in popular and dietary medicine.
In addition, the product has mucilaginous substances that have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. GERMINAR Lino is not difficult, it can be done at home easily.
Linen compound
Spherical flax seeds and outbreaks are useful. The maturation of the first leaves, and has just appeared the largest number of components necessary for the body.
The germinated linen has in its composition
- phytoestrogens;
- Dietary fiber;
- Folic acid and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids;
- antioxidants;
- enzymes;
- vitamins and minerals;
- fiber.
Spherical grains contain vitamin F, which improves metabolism but is not sel f-produced in the human body. The product is rich in magnesium, calcium and plant proteins.
The benefits of sprouted linen seeds for the organism are not fully known, but at least their omega-3 content is much greater than that of fish oil.
Lignans in the seeds
Apart from its high fiber/gluten content, sprouts of sparks germinated also contain lignans. These are individual compounds, polyphenols, which have important effects on the body:
- They are phytoestrogens, natural hormones;
- natural antioxidants, prevent aging.
Lignans have immunomodulating, antiviral, antifungal effects.
The benefit of the plant is that this natural source of amino acids helps reduce blood pressure and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Who should consume it
The germinated linen is recommended to women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is preferable for people with calcium deficiency. Product use is useful for osteoporosis, osteochondrosis, fractures.
HEALTH BENEFIC LINO PLANTS have a wide range of applications and are suitable for the treatment and prevention of many diseases:
- gastritis;
- Intestinal Disbacteriosis;
- Diseases of brain blood vessels
- allergic symptoms;
- coronary heart disease;
- oncology;
- arthritis.
A daily ration of the product of 30-50 grams will almost completely compensate for the daily ration of an adult vitamins and minerals.
Spherical flax seeds are useful for chronic fatigue syndrome, stress and avitaminosis.
The main effects of linen seeds on the body:
- Increase in metabolism
- Improvement of cardiovascular function;
- Strengthening of the immune system
- organism detoxification;
- exhilaration;
- Treatment of constipation and disbacteriosis;
- Strengthening of hair and nails.
Most nutritionists recommend linen seeds to people who want to lose weight and have a slender figure. The product is included in dietary meals.
How to choose flax seeds for cultivation
You can buy linen seeds anywhere (pharmacy, store). When you buy them, check the expiration date. Notice in the aspect of the product, that the seeds are dry and do not stick to each other.
When buying the seeds it is important not to confuse the seeds destined for planting with those destined for food. The cost of the latter is higher and its useful life is also longer, while germination is lower.
There are two types of linen seeds: White and brown.
White (gold) seeds contain a large number of healthy elements, but are not sold in many places. Instead, brown are sold above all, but they are equally effective.
How to germinate linen at home
Linen seeds are only available dry. And germinating them at home on your own is not difficult. To ensure that microgreens turn out to be of high quality, it is necessary to adhere to some rules.
The cultivation process is aggravated by the fact that soak releases enough mucus.
Here are some effective methods.
The first
For germination you will need a double gauze or a fabric napkin:
- prepare a flat dish;
- Place the gauze or the cloth on it;
- Display the seeds in a single cape and cover them with a damp cloth.
After one day, the seeds will have already germinated.
Second
With this method, linen and wheat microgreens are obtained. For the preparation a plate will be needed and 1-2 tablespoons of seeds. Next:
- Arrange the grains in a single layer on a plate (without overlapping them);
- Pour sufficient water up to about 3 mm deep;
- Soak for about 12 hours;
- Drain the water and wash the mucus of the seeds with water;
- Keep wet seeds for a day, but not pour water on them, just spray them with water;
- Remove the germinated seeds.
Keep the product for no more than a day in a cold place.
Difficulties during cultivation
There are almost no difficulties in germinating linen. Just let the seeds dry. Nor should they be flooded, so that they do not rot.
The seeds of the plant are a mucus forming product. And when they are grownless, the seeds must be constantly rinsed with cold water.
Place the container with the microgreens in the window, but not in the direct light of the sun. The ultraviolet light would burn the tender sprouts. Cover the outbreaks with paper or fabric.
How to use linen seeds
To make the most of the product, it is convenient to know how to use sprouts of sparks. A popular way to use it is to add the outbreaks to the daily diet. White linen knows nuts and brown linen to green peas.
There are a wide variety of ways to use linen:
- You can eat fresh green linen shoots in the morning on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before the food, 1 teaspoon;
- Make gachas crushing the outbreaks in a blender;
- Add them to the samples, to yogurt;
- Make bread with sprouts of sprouts;
- Add them to vegetable salads.
Lino outbreaks with kefir are considered an excellent intestinal exfoliant, completely clean the toxins organism. Here are some recipes.
Linen sprout salad
Will need the following ingredients
- Half avocado, cucumber and pepper;
- ¼ part of lemon;
- 2-3 tablespoons of germinates;
- olive or sunflower oil;
- salt, ginger, coriander.
Cut vegetables into fine slices. Mix the lemon juice, salt and oil in a bowl. Put the vegetables, flax seeds and oil dressing in a bowl. If desired, add coriander, ginger.
Vitamin Kissel
For preparation you will need the following ingredients
- 100-150 grams of pumpkin;
- 2-3 tablespoons of germinates;
- 1 liter of water;
- 1-2 tablespoons of starch.
Dissolve the starch in warm water. Beat the pumpkin product and linen sprouts in a blender. Put a pot of water to the fire, after boiling put the pumpkin and the sprouts, then the starch. Cook over low heat until it thickens, stirring all the time. Let cool and drink 1 glass a day 30 minutes before meals.
Refreshing cocktail
- 1-2 tablespoons of germinates
- 1 cup of homemade skimpage.
Crush the linen shoots in a blender, add the kefir and beat well. You can add salt and various spices. The cocktail is consumed as a refreshing drink in summer. Tone the body and makes it feel better during physical effort. To obtain better results, it is recommended to take a one-month course, gradually increasing the number of shoots to 5-6 tablespoons.
Seed silt
The soaking of the product produces a white and thick mucilage. This wraps each seed and greatly slows germination.
Due to this mucilage, difficult to clarify with water, many people reject this remedy, as if they gave them signs. However, it has huge benefits.
To extract this secret, soak the seeds crushed in cold water for 12 hours or boil them and constantly shake them for 15 minutes. Gastrointestinal problems can be cured rapidly if mucilaginous seeds are consumed.
Storage
Germinating flax seeds does not seem like a complicated process, but if you don’t want to do it every day, you can learn to keep outbreaks properly. This conservation will retain its useful qualities and eliminate the need to cook them daily.
For conservation, you will need a dry glass source. Put the grains in it and fulfill it, but do not cover it at all. It is important to let between air. Put the container in the refrigerator. Note it in the refrigerator between 5 and 7 days maximum. Preferably consume, of course, in the first two days. Rinse the outbreaks with cold water to eliminate mucus before taking them.
If you want to keep the unique properties of the germinated linen for longer, you will need adequate preparation with the addition of honey. You will need 4 parts of this sweet product and 1 part of the microgreens. The mixture is prepared in a glass container, mixes well and stored in the refrigerator. You can stay there for up to a month.
Contraindications
Although the germinated are beneficial for the body and have a lot of unique qualities, it is not recommended to use them under certain conditions to prevent the properties of germinated linen from harming the body
- liver diseases;
- The presence of bile calculations
- intestinal obstruction
- pancreatic pathologies;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- gastric ulcer, gastritis, nephritis;
- allergic manifestations to linen;
- flatulence, abdominal distension.
Children under 12 are contraindicated.
Gulminated seed intake can cause swelling and liver discomfort. The daily dose of linen seeds does not exceed 50 g. The increase in the norm causes changes in protein metabolism and gastrointestinal tract disorders.
Seedlings, seeds and linen oil have been used for a long time in popular medicine. The beneficial active ingredients for almost all organs and systems. The daily use of beneficial for a man germinated with linen seeds helps strengthen the body, improve appearance and eliminate many diseases.
If people knew the benefits of the germinated linen, they would not have to resort to pharmacy medications and poison their bodies with pharmaceutical chemicals.
