Flax seeds (Tisi/Alsi) Ladoo with Dates

Flax seeds (alsi) ladoo with Dates Or date sweet is source of high fiber and low in carbohydrate. Alsi (flax) seeds are one of the world’s renowned super foods. These seeds are very nutritious and helping in a several health conditions. They are very rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Alsi seeds also contain a good amount of dietary fiber and Lignans, vitamin B1, and manganese (required for proper nutrient absorption, enzyme function, bone development, and wound healing)

Dates are considered energy giving and healing food , it heals the disturbances of intestines and is a mild but effective laxative .They are also considered a tonic food especially for heart weakness and as a convalescence food , boiling the dates with milk makes it a easily digestible tonic food.

Fresh dates are sticky in texture and i sometimes use it as a natural sweetener and a binder for a sweetmeat preparation

The Benefits of Flaxseed

• They are cholesterol free, hence good for the heart as well.
• They are a good source of fibre, aid in digestion, prevent constipation and help in suppressing hunger.
• Other nutrients would include protein, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid), lignin and mucilage.
• Regular consumption of flax seeds is good for skin, cancer prevention and facilitate weight-loss.
• Flax seeds are great for women’s health. The lignans present in them help in battling high levels of estrogen and help in maintaining balanced hormonal levels.
• In women, hair fall is often associated with hormonal imbalance and stress. Flax seeds are great for women health and therefore promote healthy hair as well.
• They are also associated with reducing hypertension.
• They are low in LDL (lipo-protein) or bad cholesterol.