Natural goodness. Contains 1,000 mg Omega-3 per serving. USDA Organic. Health Valley's Benefits: The first cereal made with organic flax seeds, nature's best plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids and lignans. 98% Organic ingredients; Low fat & low sodium; Good source of fiber & protein. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch. The benefits of flax: Health Valley's Organic Golden Flax Cereal is the first cereal that is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and lignans. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of good fat that is essential to good health. What makes these fats unique is that our bodies cannot manufacture them - we need to get them from food. Unfortunately, studies have shown that most diets do not provide enough of these essential fatty acids, Flax seeds are nature's best plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as a special type of protective fiber called lignans. In fact, flax seeds contain 20% Omega-3 by weight. Health Valley is the first company to recognize the nutritional benefits of flax seeds and use them in its cereal. Each serving of our Organic Golden Flax Cereal provides, 1,000 milligrams of Omega-3, plus 1,000 mg. of Omega-6 and 700 mg. of Omega-9. Health Valley's Organic Golden Flax Cereal not only tastes great, but with Omega-3, lignans, fiber and protein, it is loaded with great nutrition. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).