Flax seeds have been consumed as food for around 6,000 years and may have very well been the worlds first cultivated superfood! Flax seed benefits could help you improve digestion, give you clear skin, lower cholesterol, reduce sugar cravings, balance hormones, fight cancer and promote weight loss… and that’s just the beginning! Flaxseeds, sometimes called linseeds, are small, brown, tan or golden-colored seeds that are the richest sources of a plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the world! Another unique fact about flaxseeds is that they rank #1 source of lignans in human diets. Flaxseeds contain about7 times as many lignans as the closest runner-up, sesame seeds. Stunning Flaxseed Nutrition Facts When you look at the nutritional benefits of flax seeds, there are many things that will catch your attention. A 1 ounce (3 tbsp) serving of flaxseeds contains: Omega-3 (ALA) 6,338mgFiber 8gProtein...