The facts on flax
June 9, 2017 by Julie Davis, Healthday Reporter
(HealthDay)—Though tiny in size, flax packs a big nutritional punch.
These sesame-seed lookalikes are considered a functional food—a food that goes beyond basic nutrients to provide health benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic diseases, according to a report in the Journal of Food Science and Technology.
Flaxseed gets the nod because it's high in the omega-3 fatty acid A.L.A. plus phytochemicals called lignans, and fiber. It's great for heart and digestive health and to support the immune system. It may even lower cholesterol and possibly blood pressure in some people, researchers report.
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