Flaxseed

Flaxseed = No Brainer

So it seems as if every day there is a new study showing/proving some item is now a great choice to consume daily. Well, flaxseed it is. Personally I have added this to my diet (Stone Ground Flaxseed... NOT the flax seed oil pills). I will mix it in with my cereal everyday, and on days i make an omelet I will add that in near the end so i dont cook off some of the nutrients. Other good choices include: add it to your cookie dough when making cookies, add it to salads, stir fry, etc.

Benefits of flaxseed:

Fiber: One serving 2 tbsn will provide 15% or 4g of your daily allowance. This keeps you regular.
Alpha linolenic acid (type of plant-derived omega 3 fatty acid): Most people lack this nutrient. Researchers are looking at in terms of their possible effects on lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, lowering the risk of breast, prostate, and colon cancers, and reducing the inflammation of arthritis, as well as the inflammation that accompanies certain illnesses such as Parkinson's disease and asthma (1).
Reduction of estrogen in bloodstream: This goes along with the reduction of colon cancers, and breast cancers. Estrogen will/can promote cell growth and too much estrogen can cause uncontrolled cell growth (assuming the cell is predisposed to become cancerous "mutations that lead to cancer") Ligands in flaxseed will bind these free estrogen molecules and rid them of the body. (Too lazy to find source of this, but its on the label of my flaxseed container). Its called Bob Red Mill http://www.bobsredmill.com/recipe/detail.php?rid=804 .


To Sum it up:
I like the taste of flaxseed. I am always eager to eat cereal and pour lots and lots of it on (not sure if too much is bad for you). Not only does it make me healthier, but there is a great placebo effect too. Since I am putting good nutritional items in my body, naturally my mind will think im healthier, thus making me feel better.


Maybe next time i will have more primary sources to list. Its a little late and I should get to bed.
(1) http://www.platinumperformance.com/research/nutritioninthenews/article2.cfm