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Friday, October, 23, 2009

All Of The Uses For Flax

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How to Use Flaxseed to Reduce Heart Disease

By Lisa Nelson Health Expert

Flaxseed is a great diet addition if you are looking to reduce your risk for heart disease.  Flaxseed is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytochemical lignans. 

 

Flax is an option for individuals that dislike fish, but want to boost their intake of omega 3 fatty acids which are known to decrease heart disease risk by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.  Also, the fiber content makes meals "heavier" so you feel full longer, decreasing your likelihood to overeat.  The f...

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Expert & Community Posts

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The Best Crackers
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...using bran, the first ingredient of these crackers is flax seeds. These flax crackers are... Read more »

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Omega-3s and Heart Disease: Flax Oil versus Fish Oil
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...published this past September compared the benefits of flax oil versus fish oil in raising blood... Read more »

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The breakfast problem
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...full until lunchtime, the fiber is good for me, the flax contains beneficial soluble fiber and... Read more »

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February 22: Eat a Diet High in Fiber
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Oat and oat bran Legumes (dried beans and peas) Flax seed   Read more »

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Allergy Relief through Food: Inflammation-Fighting Foods and Allergies
By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...like salmon and sardines, fish oil supplements, flaxseeds, and flaxseed oil (flax is a good... Read more »

Health Guide

Industrial bronchitis
...contributing factor. A risk factor is occupational exposure to dusts such as asbestos, talc, silica, cotton, flax, and coal. Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lifestyle Changes
...omega-3 fatty acids, which are fat compounds found in fish oil, black currant or primrose seed oils, and flax seed, have anti-inflammatory and nerve protecting actions.Omega-3 fatty acids are... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Lifestyle Changes
...urge incontinence).Eat a diet rich in fiber, particularly from whole grains (especially bran, oats, or flax), fruits (particularly prunes), and vegetables.Low-fat diets have not proven to have... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Prevention
...may benefit from a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin, and flax seeds) and fruits and vegetables (at leastfive servings a day). Some studies also suggest... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Lifestyle Changes
...peaches. More research is needed in this area, however.Isoflavones. Isoflavones, found in soy beans and flax seed, behave like estrogen in some ways and not in others. Some evidence suggests the... Read more »

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