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 ...

Flaxseeds and hemp seeds are nutrient-rich, but one packs more omega-3s to help support heart health. Learn the benefits of each and how to add them to your diet.

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers. This story is part of the ...

Researchers with North Dakota State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working to see if a particular variety of Lewis flax has the potential to be a useful crop. The perennial flax ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seeds may look small, but they offer mighty benefits. These nutritional powerhouses contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, ...

The nutritional value of powdered flax seeds stems from their omega-3 fats, fiber content and lignans, which enable people to incorporate them into their regular diet for improved wellness ...

Both of the seeds are healthy, but offer different nutrition profiles. Chia seeds are seeds of the chia plant, which is native to Guatemala and Mexico. Chia seeds are packed with fiber, have a mildly ...

Most of us have heard of flax seed, at least peripherally. Maybe you saw it in a smoothie at your local juicery, or maybe you’ve seen it in the baking aisle at the grocery store. But how many of us ...

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A tiny Canadian startup company that is preparing to open a biodiesel plant in Toronto this spring says it will produce clean fuel, animal feed and human food all from the modest ...