Tiny but mighty, flaxseed is one of the most nutrient-dense foods. The seeds come from flax, one of the oldest crops in the world. It is called sana beej or alsi ka beej in Hindi. Flaxseed was first cultivated in Babylon in 3000 BC. Flaxseeds belong to the Linaceae family and are botanically known as Linum usitatissimum.
