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FlaxseedsFlaxseeds are the latest addition to the health conscious palate. Who knew the ubiquitous flaxseed was an essential warrior against cancer? More familiar as a paint additive, Flaxseed and its derivatives have been making waves in the dietary horizon lately for its health benefits.
One of the original medicines that was prescribed by Hippocrates, two chief ingredients in flaxseed that help in the battle against cancer and high blood pressure are omega 3 fatty acids and lignans — they bring down the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer considerably. By increasing the intake of omega 3 fats, you are able to keep at bay diseases like cancer, high blood pressure, dry eyes, arthritis and osteoporosis.
Flaxseed contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids that help lower LDL cholesterol levels ensuring ease in blood flow and decreased blood pressure.
Ground flaxseeds have both fibre and oil, virtually guaranteeing a potent anticancer medicine than flaxseed oil alone. The incidence of colon cancer is significantly lower with a high-fibre diet. This is because fibre binds estrogens as well as toxins in the intestines and helps sweep them out of the body.
A special compound in flaxseed, lingans help battle hormonal imbalances in women.
It seems to work as a magnet in attracting all the excess estrogen floating around in the female system. Lingans help carry them out of the body. This has far reaching effects on women of all ages— whether it is women trying to conceive or pre-menopausal women.
It also protects post menopausal women from heart diseases and decreases insulin resistance.
Rich in Omega 3 fats (most concentrated in flaxseed oil) it is an excellent alternative source for vegetarians. When you have a diet that is rich in Omega 3 fats, not only does it protect you against inflammation, it also protects you against bone loss.
Though very tasty when added whole, the essential nutrients in Flaxseeds are better absorbed when the seeds are ground.
Add a handful of flaxseeds to your salad for a nice crunchy, nutty flavour that improves you health in addition to taste. Researchers recommend a daily intake of 25 grams of ground flaxseeds. Either grind your own daily or buy store pre-ground flaxseed meal. Add it into your daily cereal or smoothie. The nutritional value of flaxseeds is higher when it isn’t heated. Besides, vegetable oils that get burnt or over heated become carcinogenic.
Highly perishable, store flaxseed oil in a cool area within amber bottles. The very same essential fatty acids that make it nutrient gold is the very reason it has a short shelf life. An excellent source of dietary folate, fibre, vitamins B-1, B-2,B-6 C, E, and carotene and minerals like Copper, phosphorous and magnesium, flaxseed contains nature’s highest concentration of lingans and manganese.
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| Submitted on February 24, 2009 |
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