Top seed: with its healing powers, flax is the next nutritional star
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Flax seeds contain nutritional components. They include fiber, ligands, which are anti-cancer, and alpha-linolenic acid which helps ward off heart attacks. In tests, baked goods made with ground flax seeds were chosen over other items for flavor and taste. A recipe is given for flax seed muffins.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1997
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Is there flaxseed in our future?
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Researcher Lilian Thompson has discovered that flaxseed not only prevents breast cancer in rats but also inhibits the growth of existing tumors. Thompson will study whether 25 grams of flaxseed daily slows the growth of breast tumors in women.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
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Low-fat heaven; the best-tasting low-fat brownies, cheesecakes, hot dogs and other formerly guilty pleasures
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A wide array of reduced-fat 'junk' foods are available, but some taste very good and others do not. Prevention identifies the best-tasting reduced-fat brownies, cakes, cheese, chips, cold cuts and other traditionally fattening foods.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1996
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