Flax seed, also called linseed, has been cultivated for thousands of years throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.
The whole seed is delicious as a snack or added to hot cereals, vegetable dishes, breads, muffins and other baked goods.
Flax seed is a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and a group of antioxidant compounds called lignans.