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Flaxseed The Miracle Food

Do not underestimate the power of the so tiny flaxseed because it’s benefits are so powerful. Most people consider flaxseed a miracle food because it does help reduce bone loss, lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, promotes weight loss, helps the immune systems and does help fight cancer.

Flaxseed Nutrition

Omega -3 fatty acid-Flaxseed is a great source of omega-3 fatty acid

Fiber-Both soluble and insoluble fiber

Vitamins and Minerals- Which include B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese

Antioxidant-Great source of antioxidant such as lignans

Flaxseed Benefits

Cancer- Because of its high concentration of lignans(inhibit tumor growth) Flaxseed may help fight cancer especially breast and colon cancer according to studies

Weight-Taking flaxseeds 30 minutes before meals will help with weight control because they do expand when ingested.

Cholesterol and blood sugar- Does lower cholesterol, prevent plaque build up, strokes, high blood pressure and heart attack. Fiber a nutritional value does help lower blood sugar.

Immunity-Helps relieve inflammatory disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and lupus

Bones- Does help reduce bone loss

Digestion- The fiber in flaxseed does help relieve constipation and digestive health.