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Using a sustainable, plant-based material that is extremely light but has the same strength as carbon fiber, Hummingbird Flax claims to be the world’s lightest electric folding bicycle, as well as the ...

Flax once defined Northern Ireland, with a thriving linen industry. But changing consumer habits saw that industry decline massively in the mid-20th century. Now, the plant is being looked at as a ...

Chia seeds and flax seeds are both healthy foods, but chia seeds offer more fiber to support healthy digestion, where as flax ...

Chia seeds and flax seeds have come to be hailed as superfoods that provide easy nutrition, as they can be incorporated into ...

Switching to an electric bicycle is already a big step in reducing your commute’s carbon footprint. But buying one that’s made with plant fibers is taking sustainability even more seriously.

With the "notox" trend taking off on social media, there are so many new ingredients, serums and creams that influencers claim to be better than Botox. The latest? Flaxseed masks. When eaten, the ...

Flaxseeds are one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s nourish the hair follicles, promoting ...

Flaxseed benefits include lowering cholesterol and regulating blood sugar levels. Flaxseeds are also high in essential nutrients like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans. Ground flaxseeds have the ...

Self-confessed "flax nut" Kathy Kirwan says she has fallen in love with the "circular" nature of the plant [BBC] Flax once defined Northern Ireland, with a thriving linen industry. But changing ...