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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.
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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.
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Flaxseeds vs. Chia Seeds
February 20, 2011
Flax and chia seeds can both be considered superfoods, but which one has the edge?
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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.
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Plant-Based Prevention
August 19, 2010
Phytonutrients may in part account for the benefits of whole plant foods in cancer prevention.
