The Benefits of Flax In your Diet
December 4, 2008 by Beth Bender
Filed under Aging Fabulous
What’s all the fuss about Flax you say?
For years we have been hearing and learning of the benefits of Flax. As an oil, in a seed form, or as a powder. Flax is a blue-flowered plant that grows in cool northern climates of the western Canadian prairies and northern U.S. It’s benefits are endless and my favorite is how it has improved the appearance of my skin in general.
Why flax? Why now? Flax’s high content of lignans may help prevent certain cancers, and its high fiber content can reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of type-2 diabetes. Did you also …read more
