by Kelley Herring
Don’t let the diminutive size of flaxseed fool you. Packed with a group of nutrients called lignans, these tiny seeds pack a powerful punch against breast cancer.
So, how do they do it? Lignans work like a sponge—coursing through the body and mopping up circulating estrogens that can encourage certain cancers to grow.
A recent Canadian study evaluated the effects of flaxseed on patients with breast cancer. The patients were divided into two groups; one group received a single flaxseed muffin a day with 25 grams of ground flaxseed, while the other group ate no flax. The researchers found the patients eating the flax muffin experienced a significant slow in cancer growth, while those not noshing the flax saw no change.
Because lignans are locked beneath the tough exterior of flaxseed, your body can’t tap into their power unless you grind them. Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of ground flaxseed on organic yogurt, whole grain breakfast cereal, or try Wellness Bakeries Chocolate Bliss Cake - each serving is an excellent source of ALA omega-3 and packed with lignans from finely milled organic flaxseed.
Does Your Diet Fit In Your Genes?
Probably not. And that’s a real problem.
Our genes haven’t changed much since the days of our Paleolithic ancestors. But our diet has. And the result is chronic disease.
The good news is that there are two small changes you can make to please your hunter-gatherer genes and protect your health. See p. 20 of Your Body’s Ecosystem and p. 11 of Fats That Heal, Fats That Harm to learn more.
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