Flax! Fabulous Flax: Nature's Best Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lignan Fiber! (Health Learning Handbook) [Paperback]

Beth M. Ley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Health Learning Handbook | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Flax seeds are nature’s best source of not one, but TWO essential dietary components most people are lacking due to diets high in refined foods: Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber!

Flax seeds contain:

Lignans, special fiber compounds protect against cancer, especially of the colon, prostate, breast and reproductive system.

Fiber also aids digestive disorders such as constipation and irritable bowel. It is also protective against heart disease and cancer.

Phytoestrogens to balance hormone levels and benefit pms, menopause and other hormonal disorders such as acne.

Omega-3 essential fatty acids to aid in weight loss, to help inflammatory disorders (arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, etc.), reduce risk of heart disease by lowering elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing blood pressure, thinning the blood to help ward off dangerous blood clots. Omega-3 fatty acids are also very important for the brain.

Find out how to use flax seeds (recipes included!) and get on your way back to health!

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About the Author

About the Author Beth M. Ley, Ph.D., has been a science writer specializing in health and nutrition since 1988 and has written many health- related books, including the best sellers, DHEA: Unlocking the Secrets to the Fountain of Youth and MSM: On Our Way Back to Health With Sulfur. She wrote her own undergraduate degree program and graduated in Scientific and Technical Writing from North Dakota State University in 1987 (combination of Zoology and Journalism). Beth has her masters (1998) and doctoral degrees (1999) in Nutrition from Clayton College of Nutrition.

Beth does nutrition and wellness counseling and speaks on nutrition, health and divine healing locally and nationwide.

She is a member of Resurrection Apostolic International Network (RAIN), Brooklyn Park, MN.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Bl Pubns (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890766240
• ISBN-13: 978-1890766245
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Vitamins
  • #25 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Nutrition > Vitamins & Supplements

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