Bran is an extremely useful product for both health and slimming. The most popular are wheat bran. Linen bran is used less often, but by some indicators this type of bran is much more useful than wheat bran. Thus, Omega-3 fatty acids in linseed bran contains several times more than wheat.
Benefit and harm of linseed bran
Researchers have long determined the usefulness of linseed bran. Their value lies in the composition of this product. It contains such substances:
- dietary fiber;
- protein;
- fatty acids Omega-3;
- vitamin B1;
- minerals: calcium, iron.
Such composition determines the useful properties of linseed bran:
- purify the body;
- improve the work of the digestive system, relieve constipation ;
- improve the functioning of the endocrine system;
- contribute to the prevention of cancer;
- accelerate weight loss.
The harm of flax bran is associated with the content of the hormone estrogen. Therefore, men with inflammation of the prostate gland should not use this product. In addition, do not abuse bran, because in an excessive dose they load the digestive system. The optimal daily dose is 2-3 tablespoons.
Linseed bran for weight loss
The use of linseed bran extends to the sphere of weight loss. Rough fibers of bran are digested for a long time by the body, causing a long feeling of saturation. In order to lose weight, you need to eat in the morning one tablespoon of linseed bran and drink it with a glass of water. And this amount of water is mandatory. In addition, you can add small bran to any dish.
On bran you can spend unloading days. For this, in the morning, pour five tablespoons of bran with a liter of kefir and use five times a day for 2 tablespoons. This discharge can be done once every ten days.