Flax Seed
Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae.
Food: Flaxseeds can be consumed whole, ground, or as flaxseed oil. They are often added to various foods like cereal, yogurt, baked goods, and smoothies.
Nutritional Benefits: Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans, which may offer health benefits such as improved digestive health, reduced cholesterol, and potential cancer prevention.
Other uses: Flaxseed meal is used as a livestock feed, and the seeds are also used to produce linseed oil, a drying oil used in paints and varnishes, linoleum, and printing inks.
