Packed with Omega 3s, fiber, protein and antioxidants, flax has earned a reputation as a superfood. So how do you put the superfood to work in your foods?
You'll be amazed what flaxseed can do for your nutrition label. A wealth of research supports nutrient content and structure function claims. Read more in our Label & Claims section.
Health Enhancer
For a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants and lignans, flaxseed leads. Nature's best source of the Omega 3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), it offers a wide range of health benefits, particularly for cardiovascular, immune system and bone health. In addition, flaxseed is full of lignans. These estrogen-like compounds are found in plants, flaxseed in particular-it contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plants! Lignans-which are strong antioxidants and phytoestrogens-can enhance women's and men's health.
Note: all the values shown above, except Pizzey's milled flaxseed, were adapted from Miller, H.E. et al. Cereal Foods World. 45 (2): 2000, pg. 59-63.
And flaxseed is low in carbohydrates, high in protein and rich in dietary fiber (27%), which offers cardiovascular benefits and helps with weight maintenance.
