You probably have never heard of Flax Seed, some of you might have. Some don't even know they have consumed Flax Seed, nowadays added in everyday foods like crackers, oatmeal, and frozen waffles. The tiny seed is found in a small plant that flowers in the summer, the seed is high in Omega-3, Lignans, and is high in fiber. Flax seed can easily be hidden in baked foods or bread.
Flax seed was cultivated in Babylon (modern day Iraq) as early as 3000 b.c. Even then people saw it as a important part of their diets. Can it be people back then knew the wonders of flax? Maybe, because a King Charlemange passed a law requiring all of his subjects to consume it.
The health benefits of Flax Seed is horrendous.
Recent studies have found that flax seed can ward off breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer. This comes as welcoming news. In animal studies Flax Seed was found to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumors. Blocking enzymes that are involved in hormone metabolism is one of the best reasons why we should use Flax Seed. Amongst these benefits stand other good reasons like heart disease and diabetes. Reap the benefits and live strong.
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