It's a nutritional super-seed that has some real benefits, but before you jump on the bandwagon, there are some things you should know about flaxseed. Some call flaxseed the most powerful plant on the planet. There's evidence that it lowers the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. The seed has been around since the Middle Ages, but now it's found all over store shelves, in breads, chips granolas, and several other foods.

Food Editor Tony Tantillo scours the tri-state area to find great eats at affordable prices. Here are some of Tony's Dining Deals. More
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