Benefits of flaxseed
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As its name would suggest, flaxseed is? a seed from the flax plant! These sometimes golden or reddish brown seeds come from the flax herb (Linum usitatissimum), and are about the same size as sesame seeds. The National Institutes of Health [2] (NIH) suggests this blue flowering plant may have originated in Egypt. While small in size and mild in flavor, flaxseeds pack a nutritional punch! Many praise flaxseeds due to their omega-3 fatty acid content [3] ? one of the best sources around for those who don?t eat fish. But including flaxseed in your diet can also be a good source of:
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