Freshly-ground flax seeds and cold-pressed flax oil, contain plentiful amounts of fatty acids known as Omega-3s. Do not cook with flax oil otherwise it will have the opposite effect-irritating the body’s tissues and causing pain.

An extensive body of research into flaxseed illustrates that flaxseed has gained a significant position in the domain of nutritional sciences owing to its pivotal role as an antioxidant agent. 

Flaxseed is packed with omega-3 fatty acids which can help to reduce inflammation in the body.

Omega-3 found in flaxseed may help in blocking pro-inflammatory agents. Omega-3 fatty acids are protective against:

• heart disease
• hypertension
• certain cancers
• some autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Grind flaxseed to release the oils, and then add a spoonful of it to your salad, oatmeal, or yogurt. For more omega-3-rich foods with anti-inflammatory benefits, eat soybeans, extra-virgin olive oil, and fatty fish like salmon and tuna.