It’s no secret I’ve been a huge fan of flaxseed for many years. We’ve had it available in the dining halls for a long time along with a posting of some of the potential health benefits. Let’s revisit those here and add even more benefits to the list.
What initially got me most excited about flaxseed was its benefits related to lowering the risk for hormonally driven cancers - especially breast and prostate. Dr. Bob Arnot (an ND grad) wrote about these benefits in his books, The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet and The Prostate Cancer Prevention Diet. Flaxseeds are a top source of a phytonutrient called lignans. These compounds possess antioxidant and estrogen-like properties which help explain their ability to lower cancer risk. …
As we greet 2021 with renewed hope of turning the corner on this pandemic, consideration for the health of our gut microbiome takes on added importance.
