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  1. Flax and Fecal Flora Flax and Fecal Flora March 30, 2012

    The trillions of good bacteria in our gut can be thought of as an additional organ, metabolizing, detoxifying, and activating many crucial components of our diet. The formation of lignans from phytonutrient precursors found predominantly in flax seeds is one such example.

  2. Breast Cancer Survival and Lignan Intake Breast Cancer Survival and Lignan Intake March 29, 2012

    One teaspoon of flax seeds may double one’s daily production of lignans, phytonutrients that appear to play a role in both breast cancer prevention and survival.

  3. A better breakfast A better breakfast January 19, 2012

    The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.

  4. Avoiding cholesterol is a no brainer Avoiding cholesterol is a no brainer September 1, 2011

    Eggs and brains are the two most concentrated sources of cholesterol in the diet.

  5. New Cholesterol Fighters New Cholesterol Fighters March 27, 2011

    Eight products put to the cholesterol-lowering test.

  1. Flaxseeds vs. Chia Seeds Flaxseeds vs. Chia Seeds February 20, 2011

    Flax and chia seeds can both be considered superfoods, but which one has the edge?

  2. Fill in the Blank Fill in the Blank December 21, 2010

    What four letter food is associated with reduced blood pressure and body fat?

  3. Preventing Arthritis Preventing Arthritis October 8, 2010

    Even flexitarians might be at increased risk for developing arthritis.

  4. Algae-Based DHA vs. Flax Algae-Based DHA vs. Flax October 7, 2010

    Everyone should consider taking plant-based (yeast- or algae-derived) long chain omega-3 fatty acid (DHA/EPA) supplements.

  5. Good, Great, Bad, & Killer Fats Good, Great, Bad, & Killer Fats September 7, 2010

    Avoiding trans fats doesn’t just mean staying away from junk food.

  1. Just the Flax, Ma’am Just the Flax, Ma’am August 20, 2010

    Ground flax seed consumption may decrease breast cancer risk by slowing one’s menstrual cycle. It may also control prostate enlargement as effectively as the leading prescription drug.

  2. Plant-Based Prevention Plant-Based Prevention August 19, 2010

    Phytonutrients may in part account for the benefits of whole plant foods in cancer prevention.