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Flaxseeds
Health Benefits
Flax fiber is the source of linen, and other parts
of the plant are used to make fabric, dye, paper,
medicines, fishing nets and soap. Charlemagne
made flax popular in European culture. Impressed
with its versatility, he passed laws requiring its
cultivation and consumption. Canada is currently
the leading producer of flaxseeds in the world,
followed by China, India and the
United States. Nearly 100%
of the US crop is raised
in North Dakota,
South Dakota and
Minnesota.
reduces attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) by protecting neurons
a source of docosahexaenoic acid
(DHA), which improves learning and
provides protection from cognitive
decline and depression
decreases severity of autoimmune
diseases and promotes bone health
Nutrition Facts
Flaxseeds
Serving size: 1 oz (2 Tbsp)
Dietary Fiber ...................... 5.6 g
Calories ......................................... 110 kcal
Total fat ......................................... 8.68 g
Saturated fat................................. 0.755 g
Trans fat ........................................ 0 g
Cholesterol . ................................. 0 mg
Sodium .......................................... 6 mg
Potassium ..................................... 167 mg
Carbohydrate . ............................. 5.95 g
Sugars . .......................................... 0.32 g
Protein . ......................................... 3.77 g
Vitamin A . .................................... XX IU
Vitamin C . .................................... 0.1 mg
Calcium ......................................... 27 mg
Iron . ............................................... 53.84 mg
Folate . ........................................... 18 mcg
Magnesium . ................................. 81 mg
omega-3 fat reduces the risk of
dry eye syndrome, a common eye
complaint afflicting more than
10 million Americans
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