Chia seeds are an ancient food eaten by the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans that comes from a desert mint plant growing abundantly in southern Mexico. In the Mayan language, chia means “strength.” These tiny, nutty-flavored seeds were a staple in the diet of Aztec warriors and considered to be a “running food” because messengers believed [...]
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 [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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