How to Use Flaxseed Oil for Weight Loss

Everybody seems to have a secret for losing weight. The truth is, in order to achieve and maintain a significant weight loss, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Flaxseed products may be able to help you. The oil is a powerful antioxidant that can help boost your metabolism. Whole or ground flaxseed provides you with dietary fiber that makes you feel fuller and omega-3 fatty acids that can possibly curb cravings for sweets.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Flaxseed oil
• Low-calorie juice
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Ground flaxseed
• Organic eggs from flax-fed chickens

1. Start your journey to weight loss by making smart decisions about the foods you eat. Bake or broil lean meats instead of frying them. Eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Adding flaxseed to an already healthy diet will aid weight loss much more than simply using flaxseed and maintaining poor habits.

2. Add 1 to 2 tbsp. of flaxseed oil to a large glass of water and mix well. If you do not care for the nutty flavor of the oil, use low-calorie juice instead of water. Drink one glass of the mixture every day to benefit from the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

3. Drizzle a flaxseed oil dressing over your green salad. Use equal parts of olive and flaxseed oils, and add some lemon juice. The omega-3 in the dressing is a "good" fat and may reduce your body's craving for sweets and fatty foods.

4. Use ground flaxseed in your foods to add more fiber to your diet. Fiber makes us feel full on less food, so you may be less likely to overeat.

5. Find a store or farm stand that sells organic eggs laid by flax-fed chickens. Their eggs tend to have more omega-3 in them than regular eggs and provide you with protein. It is important when you are trying to lose weight to keep your strength up with a protein-rich diet.

Tips & Warnings

• As with any other diet that relies on a particular ingredient, just taking flaxseed oil will not make you magically lose weight. It can be very effective when you incorporate it into a healthy diet but will not be much help to you if you do not make other lifestyle changes at the same time.

• Go to the gym or talk a walk around the neighborhood. Weight loss usually occurs through a combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise. Arrange to work out with a friend in order to keep yourself motivated.

• Keep ground flaxseed in the freezer when you are not using it. Refrigerate any leftover dressing and flaxseed oil to prevent spoiling.