This month's superfood is quite different from the others. Oats don't just have regular ol sidekicks, but they have super sidekicks: meet ground flaxseed and wheat germ. They are very nutrient dense and provide a host of health benefits in small amounts.
Flaxseeds are a tid bit larger than sesame seeds and range in color from dark brown to dark red. You can buy it is as flaxseed meal or the seeds. Flaxseed is a great source for plant based omega 3 fatty acids. They are a good source of fiber, protein, magnesium, iron, and potassium. 
If that wasn't enough to get you to buy these powerful seeds, they are rich in lignins which are basically plant estrogens. Lignins influence the balance of estrogens and help protect against breast cancer. All you need is 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed a day. Put it on your cereal, smoothie, or oatmeal to reap the benefits. 
Wheat germ is one of the oldest harvested grains in the world. It is the embryo of the wheat berry. Just 2 tablespoons gives your body 52 calories, 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 1/3 of your daily servings of Vitamin E (an antioidant), and a host of other vitamins and minerals. Like flaxseed it's one of the few sources of plant based omega 3 fatty acids. If you are looking to reduce your cholesterol levels than 6 tablespoons a day may reduce the rate of cholestrol absorption in your body... So will you try these goodies???? I actually need to pick some this week myself...that and some hot sauce...if only that was a superfood...ah well
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