One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, flax is also high in fiber, lignans and other vitamins and minerals. In addition, this unassuming little seed is associated with lowering ...

A community gathering - a meitheal, in ancient Irish tradition - was held at the end of August, bringing volunteers from around the island of Ireland to Helen and Charlie's farm near Cookstown to ...

Most of us have heard of flax seed, at least peripherally. Maybe you saw it in a smoothie at your local juicery, or maybe you’ve seen it in the baking aisle at the grocery store. But how many of us ...

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Muffins coated with seeds from the flax plant may be able to hold back the growth of breast tumours, claims a researcher. Canadian specialist Dr Paul Goss suggests that increasing dietary intake of ...