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Health Benefits of Flax Seeds

Health Benefits of Flax Seeds Image by PeziBear on Pixabay Healthy Food - Health Benefits of Flax Seeds Flax Seeds are considered in category of "super food” now a days. Scientific research also points to their health benefits. Scientific name for Flax Seeds is Linum Usitatissium which means most useful. Flax seeds are one of oldest crops. There are two types brown and golden. Both are equally nutritious. Below are Health Benefits of Flax Seeds. Flax Seeds are Packed with Nutrients Flax seeds are good source of many nutrients. Their health benefits are due to content of omega-3 fats, lignans and fiber in them. One tablespoon of ground flax seeds provides good amount of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. They are rich source of some vitamins and minerals. Flax Seeds for Heart Flax seeds are rich source of omega-3 fatty acid ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)  which is plant based. ALA fatty acids are beneficial for heart and lower risk of stroke. Flax Seeds for Ca