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11 Amazing Benefits Of Flaxseed And How To Get The Most Out Of It

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Flaxseed, also called linseed, are tiny brown seeds that are brimming with many different nutrients. This superfood is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, thiamin, and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Flaxseed is also rich in lignans—polyphenols found in plants—which are known to reduce the risk of cancer and chronic disease. These ... Continue Reading

Stay Away From These Heart-Harming Omega-6 Rich Oils

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Omega-6 essential fatty acids (n-6) are getting a bad rap these days but the problem may not be the n-6. It’s the amount of it suddenly infiltrating our diet, not to mention the sources. From the media hype alone it could sound like n-6 needs to be avoided. Not entirely true. As you can see omega-6 fatty acids are a good and necessary nutrient; but too much of a good thing ... Continue Reading

Forbidden Cancer Treatment They Don’t Want You To Know About

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German-born biochemist Johanna Budwig (1908-2003) was acknowledged as perhaps the world's leading expert on lipid biochemistry - the field of study dealing with fats (lipids that are solid at room temperature) and oils (lipids that are liquid at room temperature), and their activity within biological systems. She held a Ph.D. in Natural Science, with emphasis in chemistry ... Continue Reading

Mother’s Nutrition Influences The Metabolic Fate Of Her Children

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Everyone knows that what mom eats when pregnant makes a huge difference in the health of her child. Now, new research in mice suggests that what she ate before pregnancy might be important too. According to a new research report published online in The FASEB Journal, what a group of female mice ate -- before pregnancy -- chemically altered their DNA and these changes were ... Continue Reading

Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition

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Getting adequate nutrition may be trickier for older adults. Because seniors tend to be less active than younger people, they need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition can persist for a long time before they show up in physical signs or ... Continue Reading

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