Health benefits of Linseeds / flaxseeds - IBS

Wiki Flax Flowers I first discovered linseeds, when I was surfing the net looking for natural remedies for my IBS. I was already aware that Peppermint helps reduce stomach ingestion and intestinal gas. ( Or as I like to call it Windy pops ) So I was interested in finding out if there were any other natural remedies. It was through my research that I discovered that Linseeds had a lot of other healthy properties. Food facts: - There a great source of Fibre - They contains Omega-3 which has anti-inflammatory properties that aid the digestive system. ( Bonus : Cooking does not breakdown the omega-3 fatty acids in Linseeds .) - Nutrition Facts Linseeds are very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Thiamin and Manganese. - Pre-biotic Which can aid th...