Why these tiny seeds deserve a place in your daily diet

Flaxseed is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Moreover, in the same serving, one gets a decent amount of copper, magnesium, and manganese required for improved brain function, immunity, and metabolism. In general, the mentioned nutrients are essential for human health, and the addition of flaxseeds to the diet can help cover the daily required amount of these vitamins.

A report by Healthline suggests that one tablespoon (7 grams [g]) of ground flaxseed contains:

Calories: 37
Carbs: 2 g
Fat: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Thiamine: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
Copper: 9% of the DV
Manganese: 8% of the DV
Magnesium: 7% of the DV
Phosphorus: 4% of the DV
Selenium: 3% of the DV
Zinc: 3% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 2% of the DV
Iron: 2% of the DV

Folate: 2% of the DV