FLAX SEEDS

Flax is a food and fibre crop. Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, a good source of dietary fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseeds also contain phytoestrogens called lignans, which are similar to the hormone estrogen. The fibre in flaxseed is found in the seed coat. It may help lower the risk of some cancers, help maintain a health weight, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.