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SAN ANTONIO The blood type diet originated from a naturopathic physician and author, Dr. Peter D'Adamo. He wrote a book called "Eat Right for Type" in 1996. He claims that your blood profile is connected to specific exercises and foods that can help you achieve your ideal weight.

"The theory behind it, is that we somehow carry the genetic traits," explained Annie Bell, registered dietitian at Fit Therapy of Texas. "Different blood types are tied to the ability to absorb and utilize certain nutrients in food."

The book breaks down the four different blood types and lists recommendations.

Type A blood:It's suggested to eat dark leafy greens, soy and olive oil. But refined sugar, mushrooms and beef should be avoided. It claims yoga is an effective workout.

Type B blood:Green vegetables, eggs and liver can help in weight loss. However, foods such as chicken, corn or wheat are not good. Hiking, cycling and swimming are recommended as exercises

Type AB blood:You should eat green vegetables and tofu but avoid chicken, beans or corn. Yoga, tennis and cycling are recommended as effective workouts.

Type O blood:You should eat high-protein foods and avoid dairy or wheat. It's suggested that high-intensity workouts are the best.

Bell said while the diet sounds believable, there's not enough scientific evidence to back it up. There hasn't been enough research done in peer-reviewed studies to solidify the claims. The registered dietitian added that the suggestions focus on what's already proven to lose weight.

"In all of the plans, he's addressing nutrition, physical activity, mental health and stress management," Bell said. "I think perhaps, people want something to blame their bad habits on: 'Oh, it's my blood type,' or it could also be they want that individualized approach."

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Lycia Torres, a personal trainer at Fit Therapy of Texas, said: "Our system is one full system. It all integrates from our internal gut. If our internal gut is healthy, every part of our body will be. It's really important to get moving, even if its 15 minutes a day."

Bell and Torres are in agreement that the blood type diet recommendations aren't harmful and may work for some people. But the bottom line is it has nothing to do with your blood type.

"Exercise is hard. Changing your diet can be hard, sure, but starting out with diet and gradually adding exercise to it, will really make a difference in your life," Bell said.

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James Martin has incredible cooking skills and will give viewers tips on how to make tasty meals at home on shows like Saturday Kitchen and This Morning. Often appearing on the small screen, fans have noticed his frame notably change during this time. Speaking in the past, James explained he cut fat from his diet and used exercise to shed a whopping six stone.

Previously weighing in at 19st 7lb, the star signed up for the reality dance show, Strictly Come Dancing, which helped him beat the bulge.

Celebrities competing on the show will often lose weight with the intense training regime and James managed to dance off an impressive five stone.

Spilling on training routine, he said it was gradually upped to seven days a week for 10 hours a day.

He was encouraged to continue his weight loss after seeing himself on the TV.

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Speaking to Mail Online, James said: "You kind of watch and go, 'Oh God there's a bit of chin happening there'.

And everybody's TVs are bigger now. Before you used to watch TV on a small one and now they're massive."

The chef was also encouraged to make a change after getting negative comments on social media.

I looked on social media and every comment was about me being fat, he told The Sun.

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So I lost a stone-and-a-half. And no doubt Ill lose another stone on this tour.

After already losing a considerable amount of weight, James made changes to his diet which saw him lose a further one stone.

It is reported he ditched butter when trying to get into shape and made an attempt to avoid fatty foods altogether.

Although some fatty foods can be good, there are some, such as saturated fats found in dairy products like butter, which can be damaging to the health.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Student Farm at Penn State, in collaboration with other sustainability-focused groups across campus and the community, will host "Plant Powered PSU, a free, public event being held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the St. Pauls United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in downtown State College. The goal of the event is to provide guests with an opportunity to sample a variety of plant-based foods while learning about the benefits of eating a diet consisting of more plant-based foods.

Free food samples and activities will be available throughout the event. Plant-based foods to taste will include plant-based meat alternatives; veggie pastas and salads; traditionally plant-based Indian cuisine; and other options. Gita Nagari Eco Farm will be serving a variety of Indian foods and desserts.

Plant-rich diets are a top-five solution for reducing carbon emissions, according toProject Drawdown, which aims to clarify a positive, solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. Plant Powered PSU will offer positive opportunities to learn more about the environmental benefits of plant-based diets, as well as their potential impacts. Guests will learn about delicious plant-based foods to cook at home and to enjoy at many local restaurants.

Guests are encouraged to bring a printed copy of a favorite plant-based recipe to the event to help create a community recipe book.

Along with trying out new foods to expand their palates throughout the night, we want to create a recipe book for guests to leave their own stamp on the event. Something tangible for them to turn to for ideas in following a plant-rich diet, but more importantly to show just how many fantastic plant-based meals there are to try said Alex Caraynoff, a Penn State student helping to plan the event.

Additionally, guests are invited to bring a shelf-stable food item to donate to the Lions Pantry at Penn State.

This will be the second year that the Student Farm at Penn State is collaborating with Kathleen Raupachs Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management class to hold Plant Powered PSU."

Last Updated November 07, 2019

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Foods associated with better health also have the lowest impact on the environment, a new study finds. This suggests that a few key dietary changes could present a double win for humans, and the planet.

The new analysis, led by the Oxford University, revealed several intriguing overlaps between diet, human, and environmental health. For example, increasing the consumption of typically healthy foods like wholegrains, nuts, and vegetables was found to produce a low relative risk for diabetes, coronary heart disease, and general mortality. And crucially, the impact of these foods on environmental ills like greenhouse gas emissions, acidification, and land-use was also negligible, compared to other foods.

At the other extreme, the researchers found that processed red meat was conversely associated with the highest risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and general mortality. Whats more, processed red meat also had the biggest negative effects on greenhouse gas emissions, acidification, and land-use.

This exposed a general pattern in the study: overall, foods with lower health impacts also had lower environmental impacts, while those with larger health impacts were worse for the planets health, as well. Human dietary health, it seems, is inextricably intertwined with the planets health, too.

There were a couple of foodie exceptions to this, including sugary drinks, and fish. While fizzy drinks loaded with sugar boost the risk of diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease, the researchers found that their effects on the environment are comparatively negligible. And substituting fish for red meat is known to bring huge benefits to human health but its environmental record isnt ideal.

Interestingly, the researchers also found that if a food improved one indicator of health like diabetes it was typically associated with positive effects on other aspects of health, too. This was similarly true for the environment: foods that had low impacts on indicators like ocean acidification, say, would typically have positive effects on all other environmental indicators.

In other words, foods may have specific effects on health and the planet, but their impacts also tend to be either overwhelmingly positive or harmful to our health and the environment, overall.

To reveal this interesting interplay, the researchers looked at fifteen of the most commonly-consumed foods including processed and unprocessed red meat, chicken, eggs, fish, dairy, fruits, legumes, olive oil, cereals, and nuts and then examined the health and environmental impacts associated with a daily serving of each one. To drill down to the health effects of each food, they looked at whether it increased the risk of Type II diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer, and overall mortality. Then, to grasp how these dietary changes would affect the environment, they weighed up the effects on greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, acidification and eutrophication.

What makes the findings unique is that, typically, studies consider the impact of diet on health or the environment in isolation. But by combining the two, this study reveals instances where carefully-crafted policies could deliver a potent double-dose of change for humans and the environment.

One clear example emerged with processed red meat the worst offender against human and environmental health. Targeted policies to reduce the health effects of processed red meats would be a no-brainer for protecting the planet, too, the researchers suggest.

Take the fact that almost 40% of global morbidity is caused by diseases that are now linked to poor diet and a rise in meat consumption thats unfolding across the planet will likely only worsen those stats. Thats clearly a ticking time bomb for human and environmental health. But, changing our diets has incredible latent power to defuse it if we recognise its power to salve the two at once.

We now know that making our nutrition a priority will pay dividends for the Earth, as well, the researchers say.

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Paleo, keto, vegan three funky, unfamiliar words associated with health and fitness have begun to fill the aisles and shelves of grocery stores.

These three diet models Paleolithic, ketogenic and vegan are everywhere, promoted and endorsed by social media influencers and celebrities, used on food packaging for energy bars, gummy bears and ranch dressing and hailed by friends sharing testimonials about successful diet plans.

Isaac Mourier, a sports nutrition intern at the University of Georgia, said popular diet models are often shared along with success stories.

So they want to do it for one reason, but thats only because theyve seen somebody looking good or feeling good or whatever, and not really understanding it, Mourier said.

While popular diets are based on some research themselves, they are not wholly agreed upon by nutrition experts. The current ChooseMyPlate guidelines, the official guidelines from the U.S. government, are a dietary reference based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines created by a group of scientists who comb through relevant nutrition-related studies to produce a set of principles.

Within this framework, however, the scientists who conduct this research are not the ones who actually publish the guidelines that is up to the USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This gap in publication allows room for lobbying organizations to have a say in what gets released to the American public.

Elizabeth Klingbeil, a doctoral candidate in dietetics at UGA, said the amount of research that goes into these guidelines should not be brushed aside when considering ones diet. If the goal is maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Klingbeil said, following the Dietary Guidelines are a good start.

People think that, That cant be it, it must be a more complex problem, Klingbeil said. But time and time again a well-balanced diet where all of those food groups show up on your plate in their correct amounts works great.

Senior entertainment and media studies major Maryanna Reed followed the paleo diet with her family while living at home during the summer. Paleo is a diet model of refraining from consuming processed foods that werent available during the Paleolithic era. Reed said she felt better, had more energy and lost weight.

Though she is no longer following a paleo diet, Reed said she tries to have a day of eating paleo here and there. She said the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables is a deterrent, especially as a college student.

Maryanna Reed, 21, a senior entertainment and media studies major at UGA, poses for a portrait outside of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. Reed followed a paleo diet over the summer with her family in order to increase her overall health. She enjoyed following the diet and recommends it to anyone looking to up their dietary health. (Photo/Gabriella Audi, http://www.gabbyaudi10.wixsite.com/mysite-1)

Many popular diet trends are aimed at specific demographics that are able to maintain the diet people who can afford organic or specialized food and can control every meal they eat. The exclusivity, Klingbeil said, reflects the lack of sustainability of some diets.

Theres a lot of other options for people just because its in a can or a bag doesnt mean its necessarily bad, you just have to read whats on it, Klingbeil said.

Audrey Haynes, an associate professor of political science at UGA, followed a fairly strict ketogenic diet for about four months to reduce joint inflammation and lose weight. Her orthopedist recommended she cut out sugar, which was contributing to her inflammation.

Dr. Audrey Haynes, an associate professor of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia, poses for a portrait in her office at Baldwin Hall on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. Haynes adopted a keto diet for about four months to reduce bodily inflammation caused partly by added sugars as well as to lose some weight. She still follows a modified keto diet model and has a new outlook on health because of her experience with the diet. (Photo/Gabriella Audi, http://www.gabbyaudi10.wixsite.com/mysite-1)

The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that pushes the human body into a state of ketosis, during which fat is burned for energy instead of glucose found in carbohydrates. The breakdown of fat cells produce ketones, organic compounds used to fuel the body. The goal of ketosis is to function either mostly or completely on ketone energy, essentially burning fat to be used for energy.

Haynes joints felt better within two days of following the diet model, though she attributes the decrease of inflammation to cutting out sugar. In four months of eating keto and exercising consistently, Haynes also lost 20 pounds.

Senior religion and Arabic major Sam Fisher has followed a vegan diet for six years. He does not eat animal products including meat, dairy, eggs and honey to avoid harming animals. This extends into a vegan lifestyle, such as avoiding leather and products tested on animals.

Fisher doesnt see the need for the addition of dairy to the Dietary Guidelines, especially since an estimated 30-50 million American adults are lactose intolerant. And many non-dairy milk options are fortified with nutrients and have more calcium per glass than cows milk.

Sam Fischer, 21, a fourth year religion and Arabic major at UGA, poses for a portrait on UGAs north campus on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Athens, Georgia. Fischer has been vegan for six years and follows a vegan lifestyle so as to cause as little harm as possible to all living creatures, including animals. (Photo/Gabriella Audi, http://www.gabbyaudi10.wixsite.com/mysite-1)

Reed, who followed the paleo diet for about four months, said she did not know much about the USDA Dietary Guidelines except for the food pyramid she learned growing up.

MyPyramid, the predecessor to the current MyPlate guidelines, was widely criticized as being too confusing for the average American to understand. Klingbeil said the lack of education regarding the food pyramid could be a factor in why there has been a recent surge in diet trends.

As a dietitian, as a nutritionist, you try and implement something thats sustainable that is going to promote behavior change for life, Mourier said. Whereas a lot of these diets, because theyre so restrictive, they put people at risk of making them kind of go backwards.

From a nutrition standpoint, Mourier thinks its important for people to consider exactly what theyre cutting out when adopting a new diet. He said carbohydrates shouldnt be considered all bad because they are important for day-to-day bodily functions, especially for those engaged in athletic practices.

When it comes to calories, Mourier said its important to understand what a calorie is before labeling it as good or bad it is simply a unit of energy, whether eaten through a Brussels sprout or a McDonalds hamburger.

A calorie is a calorie, but how many nutrients do you get per calorie of your food? Mourier said. Its no longer about calories, its about the other things that are involved.

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Looking to those who have lost weight for inspiration can be a good way for dieters to get motivated. One woman recently lost more than half her bodyweight, dropping from 20st 2lb to 9st 12lb. Initially losing weight as she was too embarrassed to go out with her family, she followed a diet plan to slim down.

Dieter Sonia Greensill, 52, from Staffordshire, would always make an excuse not to go as she didnt want to be seen out in public.

She said: I didnt want to be an embarrassment to my husband, or to anyone really. I used to think, if they meet me then theyll know hes married to a fat woman.

So Id find a reason not to go, because then I didnt have to face it. I missed out on so much because of that, but still it wasnt enough to stop me eating all the wrong things. I really wish it had been.

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The pounds first crept on when Sonia was a teenager and she continued to gain weight as she enjoyed nights in with her husband and a takeaway.

The slimmer would tuck into unhealthy meals, eating white bread in the mornings and bacon sandwiches for lunch.

However, as she approached her 50th birthday, the mum-of-two decided it was time to make a change.

Wearing a size 26 dress, Sonia wanted to make a change and signed up for her local Slimming World group encouraged by her grown-up daughter.

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Although she was sceptical at first, Sonia began to worry about the possible health impacts of her diet.

Sonia added: When she first asked me I said Im not going there, no chance.

I hadnt stood on the scales for years, my attitude was if I didnt know then I didnt have to think about it. But I started thinking maybe my daughter was worried about me, and should I be worrying about me too?

Since joining the group, Sonia explained her diet changed and she began to make healthier choices.

She said: Ill have fruit every morning, or grilled bacon with poached egg and mushrooms at weekends, then Ill make my own soups for lunch in the winter, and have something like Cajun chicken with salad and veg or pasta for dinner.

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Andy Cohen is revealing the big secret to his new svelte physique and credits the big loss to a key change on his Bravo show, "Watch What Happens Live." Cohen appeared Tuesday during a sit-down with Hoda Kotb on NBC's "Today," and claims he has not had a drink of alcohol since mid-July. Not only has he refrained from drinking in his personal life, but Cohen also revealed he has nixed cocktails from being served during his nightly Bravo show.

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Drinking has become a staple of "Watch What Happens Live," with all types of celebrities, from Oprah to Jennifer Lawrence, stopping by to dish on the "Real Housewives" and enjoy a cocktail or three.

The show regularly promoted drinking games, like when fans had to take a drink every time they spotted a little cartoon Andy Cohen-like leprechaun running across the screen during a St. Patrick's Day episode.

There were even a few Clubhouse Cocktails that fans could make and enjoy while dishing on their favorite reality stars, including the Mazel on the rocks, the Whiskey Gingey ... and just the plain ol' whiskey.

Along with abstaining from alcohol, Cohen also told Hoda Kotb that he is monitoring his diet and "really watching what Im eating." He credits the change in lifestyle to an epiphany over the summer.

"So, this summer, I had a moment where I was like, I really felt like my suits were getting tight and it was beach season and I was wearing like button-downs to the beach and Im like Im not this guy, Im not doing this.'"

He also admitted that sitting in front of a monitor on "Watch What Happens Live" was beginning to frustrate him. "Im a pretty tough critic of myself and dont you find that seeing yourself in a monitor every day ... doesnt that mess with your head sometimes? he asked Kotb.

Cohen credits his big lifestyle change to his other big lifestyle change ... his baby boy! 51-year-old Cohen welcomed Benjamin Allen Cohen into his life via surrogate in February and has been documenting his journey as a first-time dad with fans. Little Benjamin has also just started crawling, so Cohen needed to be in good shape to keep up with the tyke. They also just celebrated Benjamin's first Halloween, and Cohen shared a photo of the two trick-or-treating around their neighborhood in NYC. The duo dressed up as an adorable Woodstock and his pal Snoopy.

Cohen has been loving his time with Benjamin, but Kotb asked if he would soon be getting a little brother or sister. "Does he need someone to go through life with?" she asked.

"Yes, he needs a girlfriend, and he needs a sibling ... I think maybe he does. I'm taking it one step at a time," Cohen responded after pondering the question. He explained that the decision to only have one child right now was done on purpose to make sure he was not overwhelmed.

"That's also why with the process that I did, I didn't go for twins ... I was like, I want to get kind of good at one before I decide whether I want to really have another one."

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FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti, Stuart Varney and Ashley Webster break down research revealing the number of orders at fast-food restaurants depending on calories.

American eaters want fast food made with fresh produce and better-for-you ingredients.

Eighteen percent of Americans reported health as a top concern, second only to the economy (22 percent), according to Nielsen data.And fast food restaurants are feeding the demand with nutritious options, while traditional chains continue to adapt.

Mediterranean Salsa Verde Chicken at Leon. (Courtesy of Leon).

Within the restaurant industry, healthy is no longer a buzzword it's a necessary component for meeting today's consumer needs and preferences, Jeff Williams, senior vice president of retail services at Nielsen told FOX Business.Consumers are striving to live healthier lifestyles and therefore hungry for healthier food options."

The Seoul Burger, made with a beet-root patty at Leon. (Courtesy of Leon).

Popular London-based chain LEON, which bills itself as offering naturally fast food, opened its first locations in downtown Washington,D.C., in September with plans for national expansion in the coming months. It offers Mediterranean inspired items like falafel wraps, vegan burgers and salads. Its Seoul meatless burger, made witha beetroot patty with kimchi, costs $7.97. To compare, a burger at McDonalds is costs about$3.79, and Shake Shack charges $5.29 for a ShackBurger.

Despite higher menu prices, consumers seem to be willing to pay more for healthy options. A Nielsen Global Health & Wellness Survey that polled more than 30,000 people in 2015 found that 88 percent said theyd shell out more money for healthier food.

More Americans are striving to live healthier lifestyles by following niche diets. Indeed, 37 percent now follow a specific diet, such as Keto, Paleo or Whole 30, which is up 8 percentage points from 2016, according to Nielsen data. And of those diets that are low in carbs, sugar, sodium and high in protein and fiber were on the rise.

At Leon, diners can filter their dietary restrictions via the chains online ordering menu with options like I dont eat gluten or Id like a meal under 500 calories. And other chains have tailored menus to capitalize on niche diets, particularly around the New Year when people are making resolutions to eat better. Chipotle rolled out its ketogenic diet-friendly bowls a diet that relies heavily on grass-fed meat, fish and vegetables with salad bowls loaded with protein in the form of carnitas pork, peppers, onions and tomato salsa without its signature rice and beans combo since grains and legumes are not permitted in the diet.

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Similarly, West Coast-based burger chain In-N-Out started offering a secret menu with keto options that swap out buns for a lettuce wrap. And Chic-fil-A has a keto-friendly menu that offers less than 10 grams of carb,like a grilled chicken sandwich without the bun, or a sausage egg and cheese minus the biscuit,to eaters so they can stay on track with their diets.

Chick-fil-A started offering a keto-friendly menu.

Others have committed to cleaner food options.

Panera Bread promoted its breakfast sandwiches earlier this year as made with 100 percent real eggs. It had a leg up on the competition since some chains serve frozen egg sandwichs, which often come made with additives like soybean oil, xantham gum and whey to help preserve them.

When considering the better-for-you option to order when dining out at a fast-food chain, registered dietician and nutritionist Sharon Zarabi says look at the ingredients list and keep in mind that less is more.

Try and stick with foods with minimal ingredients. Vegetable patties, veggie burgers, and most of the imposter meats have the same amount of fat and sodium as a typical hamburger, so it's important to read the nutrition facts in the fast-food chain websites, Zarabi said.

Itemslike grilled chicken sandwiches served without mayo (370 calories, 7 grams of fat at Burger King); a half-size Harvest Chicken Salad from Wendys (320 calories, 15 grams of fat); and grilled chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A (185 calories, 3.5 grams of fat), are abetter-for-you bet when browsing the menu at traditionalfast food restaurants.

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Reducing but not eliminating oxalate, salt, and animal protein in your diet can help keep kidney stones from recurring.

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When you get a kidney stone, a change in diet is in order. You'll need to avoid foods that are high in certain substances such as oxalate that can lead to the formation of more kidney stones. But watch out for exhaustive lists of foods to avoid, warns Dr. Brian Eisner, co-director of the Kidney Stone Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. "There is a lot of misinformation on the Internet regarding the relationship between the consumption of certain foods and risk of developing kidney stones."

Stones develop in the kidneys when high concentrations of chemicals form tiny crystals in urine and then start sticking together to form a growing stone. The vast majority of kidney stones are made of one or more of the following:

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Flax seeds are considered a staple in the nutrition world and is known for being an excellent source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

Flax seeds are one of the healthiest ingredients out there that give you just the right amount of fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. You must have noticed how flax seeds have been a common ingredient in food items like cereal or bread for decades. But its only been a few years since flax seeds developed a niche in the health food scene. People have only just started to acknowledge the crops many health benefits. Today, flax seeds are eaten in a variety of ways by health junkies to get their fill, whether as a supplement or as an ingredient they add to a variety of foods. In fact, flax seeds have also become a recommended ingredient in the diets of our pets. these wonder seeds are excellent for your skin, hair and overall well being. You may munch on these seeds or powder them and sprinkle it over fruits, salads, oats or cereals!

1. From flab to fab

Flax seeds contain tons of healthy fats and fiber. These reduce food cravings and help you consume fewer calories. It is an excellent option for those who are watching their weight and also looking to reduce their calorie consumption.

2. For a sharper brain

Flax seed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is especially the presence of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in these seeds that can contribute to the well being of a sharper, healthier brain. Regular consumption of flax seeds have also shown to improve memory!

3. For a healthier mane

Theres nothing more annoying than hair that just wont stop falling. Flax seeds comes to the rescue here too! The presence of omega-3 fatty acids ensures that your hair becomes strong, elastic and lustrous.

4. For a glowing, radiant skin

If you are tired of dull and lifeless skin, the inclusion of flax seeds in your diet might turn out to be all you need. The omega-3 fatty acids in flax seeds are a proven miracle worker since they minimise skin rashes, irritation and redness and also help wounds heal faster.

5. To improve your digestion

The high amounts of fiber present in flax seeds help the digestive process and make it smoother. The nutrients from your meals are absorbed better thus benefiting your body wholly and also keeping your stomach full for longer. Better digestion also means healthier bowel movements!

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