Flax oil and flax seeds are true health foods. Flax is actually one of the older and, perhaps, one of the original “health foods,” treasured because of its healing properties throughout the Roman empire. Flax was one of the original “medicines” used by Hippocrates. The very nutrients that give flax its nutritional benefits – essential … Continue reading Health Benefits of Flax Seed
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The Amazing Chia Seeds
Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. The name Chia is derived from the Nahuatl word “chian” which means oily, from the high oil content of the seeds. It is believed that humans began using chia seeds around 3500 BC. Chia seeds were prized and considered … Continue reading The Amazing Chia Seeds