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Flax...the first ingredient in our Maple Dark Chocolate flavor. We buy it direct from the farm, and not just any old farm! A Gourmet Flax seed Company, PREMIUM GOLD; they created the exclusive True Cold MilledTM milling process. PREMIUM GOLD is an off shoot of a 5th generation active farming operation Miller Family Farm. They have been farming and raising flax in central North Dakota since the turn of the century. Their stringent growing criterion produces the best hybrid seed. Our products contain no preservatives, no additives and are not genetically modified. This flax is FDA, State, Kosher, and Organic certified and inspected. And a 100% Product of the USA.
- Flax seed is the best source of Omega 3 fatty acids, which supports brain function.
- Fiber: Flax seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The seeds also contain a special fiber called mucilage, which is a natural laxative and helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
- Lignans: These are natural plant chemicals that boost the production of a substance attached to estrogen and carry it out of the body. Flax seed contains more lignans that other vegetables and grains.
- Protein: Flax seeds are a rich source of protein too, as every 100g of flax seeds provide 25-30g of protein.
- Fat: Flax seed is one of the best sources of essential fatty acid-alpha linolenic acid. This is very important for muscle building, since it enhances insulin sensitivity within muscle cells.
- Vitamins and Minerals: Flax seeds contain Vitamin E, and B group of Vitamins. These seeds are also rich in minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, nickel, manganese, calcium, sulfur, silicon, molybdenum, chromium, and cobalt.
"Wherever flax seed becomes a regular food item among people, there will be better health." -Gandhi