January 27th, 2008
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Linum usitatissimum: The Very Common Flax
Flax has been cultivated for its fiber and seeds since 3000 BCE. Charlemagne passed laws requiring its consumption because it was considered to be so healthy. And with good reason, too, it turns out. Flax contains high levels of lignans and omega-3 fatty acids, the health benefits of which include: Reducing inflammation in illnesses such [...]

