Once upon a time there were two young women, one who was pretty, and one who was plain. They spent their days sowing flax seeds, with the pretty one working on the hills and the plain one in the ...

Growing flax to process into linen was a common activity on homesteads before the Industrial Revolution. In fact, a quarter acre per person might have been planted to take care of clothing and other ...

One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, flax is also high in fiber, lignans and other vitamins and minerals. In addition, this unassuming little seed is associated with lowering ...

Chia seeds are seeds of the chia plant, which is native to Guatemala and Mexico. Chia seeds are packed with fiber, have a mildly nutty flavor, and expand when soaked. Flax seeds, on the other hand, ...

I tend to be wary of anything labeled a “superfood,” but I make an exception for seeds, particularly chia, flax and hemp. These tiny wonders, often referred to as “super seeds,” punch well above their ...