Flax seeds have been eaten for around 6 000 years and may have been the world's first cultivated superfood. It's a favourite of Banting dieters looking for grain-free goodness Flaxseeds, sometimes called linseeds, are small, brown, tan or golden-colored seeds that are the richest sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Another unique fact about flaxseeds is that they rank #1 source of lignans in human diets One of the benefits of flax seeds is that they contain high levels of mucilage gum content. Mucilage is a gel-forming fiber that is water soluble and can keep food in the stomach from emptying too quickly into the small intestine which can increase nutrient absorption Also, flax is extremely high in both soluble and insoluble fiber which can support colon detoxification, fat loss and reduce sugar cravings



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