Flax Seeds - 50g

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) plant in the Linaceae family, cultivated for its fiber and its nutritious seeds, is called flax seed. Flax seeds are a good source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linoleic acid. Flax seeds also contain phytoestrogens called lignans, which are similar to the hormone estrogen. Flax seed is used for constipation, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and swelling of the kidneys in people with lupus. The seeds can be eaten raw or toasted, added ground or whole to salads, morning cereal, smoothies, or incorporated into baked goods.