Mayo Clinic Minute: Flaxseed – Tiny seed, nutritional powerhouse

This tiny nugget isn’t a grain but a seed. Mayo Clinic dietitian nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky says flaxseed is high in healthy fat, vitamins and minerals. Plus …

And most Americans don’t get enough fiber. It’s good for digestion, heart health and …

Zeratsky says you don’t have to add a lot of flax to your diet to get the benefits. Try adding it to your smoothies.

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