Flax seeds are tiny, brown seeds that are the richest sources of a plant-based healthy omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the world. The ALA in flax can help protect the lining of the digestive tract and maintain GI health by reducing gut inflammation. This versatile seed is used in baking, for feeding chickens […]
Fill Up on Fiber
Fiber is the indigestible part of plants that travels through our digestive system, absorbing water along the way and easing bowel movements. Fiber is filled with cellulose, lignin, and pectin, substances which are difficult for digestive enzymes to break down. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber absorbs water as it […]
