Linseeds are a distinctive source of wheat free fiber and are a distinctive vegetarian source of the Essential Fatty Acid, Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA). Our bodies can't make ALA; so it is essential that we get them from our diet and linseed is an easy way of increasing your intake. Linseeds are a distinctive tasting and versatile source of gluten free fiber, very easily incorporated into a variety of dishes. Linseed has a subtle nutty, earthy flavor that lends itself well to both savory and sweet foods alike. It has antioxidants and it supports the immune system and protects cells from damage. Flax seeds can be sprinkled into your breakfast cereal, added to your fruit and nut mixes or used in baking to add extra fiber to the diet. You can also make flax seed crackers by mixing flax seeds with enough water to cover them, leaving them to soak for an hour or two, pressing into biscuit shapes and dehydrating slowly in a very low-temperature oven or dehydrator. Brown Flax seeds have a slightly nutty flavor.