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Flaxseed, Menopause and Women’s Health

Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by admin  |  6 Comments »

Flaxseed is the richest natural source of lignans, more than 100 times greater than fruits, grains and vegetables. Because of its lignan concentration, flaxseed is also the best plant source of phytoestrogens, compounds which help regulate estrogen levels. You’ll need to eat about 60 cups of broccoli and almost 100 slices of whole wheat bread [...]

 
 

Flaxseed, Omega-3 Fats and Your Health

Posted on June 9th, 2009 by admin  |  6 Comments »

Flaxseed is a versatile flowering plant highly valued for its oil, which is a rich source of healthy omega-3 fats, and fiber, which is used to make textiles and rope. Flaxseed has a nutty flavor and can be consumed whole, ground or in the form of flaxseed oil. Like other seeds and beans, it’s best [...]