Linseed

Flaxseeds, sometimes called linseeds, are small, brown, tan or golden-colored seeds. In fact, linseed, flaxseed or “flax seed” are different names for the same seed. These seeds a great source of dietary fiber, minerals like manganese, thiamine and magnesium, and plant-based protein.

Flax is also unique because it’s one of the richest sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (or ALA). Another interesting fact about flaxseeds is that they are the No. 1 source of lignans (a potent antioxidant) in the human diet. In fact, flaxseed contains about seven times as many lignans as the closest runner-up, sesame seeds.

What does flaxseed do for you that makes it one of the most popular “superfoods”? Today we know that health perks of eating flaxseed include helping improve digestion, balance blood sugar levels, hydrate skin and more.