Flaxseed is a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. During my studies in human nutrition I learned about the many benefits of flaxseeds.  You can find ground or whole flaxseeds at your local grocery store.  I use them in my daughter’s favorite pancake mix (shhh, she’s none the wiser) and mix it in recipes when I can.  This morning we made a yummy smoothie using a couple of tablespoons of flaxseeds and my family is loving it.  In fact, they asked for seconds! Below is the super easy recipe to try out. Flaxseeds are the richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 that may help protect against…