Monday, March 15, 2010

Good things come in small packages: flaxseed

A new analysis of 28 studies found flax seed to reduce total and LDL "bad" cholesterol. Flax seed may also help slow the growth of breast tumors in women and prostate cancer in men. All you need is two to three tablespoons a day to reap the benefits.

Keep it handy. I have a jar ready to sprinkle on oatmeal, casseroles, sandwiches and salads. But my friend Sarah regularly sneaks a couple of tablespoons into almost anything she cooks, including pasta, rice and cookies.


Cynthia Sass, RD says ground flax seeds are best. Ground flax seeds can be found at Whole Foods.

source: Readers Digest 4/10

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