Flax Seeds For Weight Loss And How To Use Them..

What Are Flax Seeds?

Flax seeds are the seeds from a flowering plant called Linum usitatissimum. They’re grown like a grain – such as wheat or barley – even though they’re not a grain. When they’re harvested, a pod is removed from each flower. This pod contains the flax seeds that we consume.

In stores, you can find two different varieties of flax – brown and golden. While the golden one has slightly more protein, the brown type is richer in omega-3 fats. Flax seeds are also available as whole seeds, meal (ground), liquid oil, and pills.

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