Flax Seeds 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

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By HealthlineApr 3, 2019, 12:16 pm201 pts
By Adda Bjarnadottir, MS Flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum) — also known as common flax or linseeds — are small oil seeds that originated in the Middle East thousands of years ago. Lately, they have gained popularity as a health food. This is due to their high content of heart-healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and…

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