Flax

chickens that eat flaxseed, lay eggs with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

has lignans, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, anti inflammatory effects, and antioxidants.

studies have found that flaxseed may have a protective effect against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.

studies found the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.

exposure to lignans during adolescence helps reduce the risk of breast cancer and may also increase the survival of breast cancer patients.

also flaxseed won’t interfere with the breast cancer drug “tamoxifen”.

normalizes heartbeat, and significantly lowers blood pressure. prevents hardening of the arteries and prevents plaque from being deposited in the arteries.

may be useful in treating heart arrhythmia and heart failure.

helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

eating 2 tablespoons of crushed flaxseed a day, cuts hot flashes in half and also reduces intensity of hot flashes by 57% in menopausal woman.