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The golden seeds of the flax plant have been used as food in Asia and Europe since at least 6000 BCE. Flax seed has long been ground into a meal for baking. Flax seed has a nutty, mild flavor. Flax seed has high levels of both soluble and insoluble fiber, and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. The National Cancer Institute has identified flax seed as a nutritious part of a diet which helps protect against both cancer and coronary disease. Golden flax seed is reputed to have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids than more commonly grown brown flax seed.
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