Flaxseeds are tiny, golden-brown seeds from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), a blue flowering ... and they're an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, and antioxidants like lignans.

originate from the plant Linum usitatissimum and have been a part of human and animal diets for thousands of years. These small, nutty-flavored seeds are renowned for their nutritional profile.