| Production Country |
United Kingdom |
| Weight (kg) |
0.25 |
Flaxseeds are a great source of dietary fiber; minerals like manganese, thiamine and magnesium; and plant-based protein. Flax is one of the richest sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (or ALA), in the world. Another unique fact about flaxseeds is that they are the No. 1 source of lignans in the human diets; flaxseeds contain about seven times as many lignans as the closest runner-up, sesame seeds...Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or
relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also help lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Is flax seed of one colour better for you than the other? A recent comparison of “Dakota Gold” flax with Canadian brown-seed flax shows golden and brown seeds are very closely matched in oil content (on a dry-matter basis). The analysis conducted on two “Dakota Gold” flax seed samples by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) showed the golden seed contained between 43 and 44 per cent oil (see table below). This compared with the 44 per cent oil of Canadian brown flax seed found in the July 2001 CGC analysis. However, the brown seed surpassed the “Dakota Gold” in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic component of that oil. The July 2001 brown flax seed samples contained almost 59 per cent omega-3 fatty acid compared to about 51 per cent in the “Dakota Gold” samples. Thus, the evidence points to nutritional equality of brown and golden flax.
Key Features
High in Fiber but Low in Carbs
High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Helps Make Skin and Hair Hairy
Helps Lower Cholesterol
Gluten-Free
High in Antioxidants (Lignans)
Supports Digestive Health
May Help Prevent Cancer
May Help with Weight Loss
Helps Decrease Menopausal and Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms
