Flax seed does wonderful things for your taste buds. It has a nutty, robust flavor. And, oh my, what it does for your body. It is, rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, lignin and omega-3 fatty acids.

Dietary fiber is good for your heart and your digestive system.

Water-soluble fiber helps decrease blood cholesterol levels.

Insoluble fiber may be beneficial in treating or preventing constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis.

Two tablespoons of this wonderful seed contains 4 grams of fiber, more than a cup of oatmeal! Imagine what happens when you add 2 tablespoons of the seed to your morning oatmeal---7 grams of fiber!. Your heart will thank you as will your digestive system.

Lignin is a natural antioxidant and a member of the of phytoestrogen family.

Phytoestrogens are a group of compounds found in plants that influence estrogen activity in the body. Although they are not hormones, phytoestrogens can bind to estrogen receptors, maintaining estrogen balance in women.

Lignin maintains breast and colon health by binding circulating estrogens and other substances that might promote unchecked cell growth. Two tablespoons of flax seed has more lignin that 30 cups of fresh broccoli.

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