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"Raw flaxseed helps build a strong immune system. flaxseeds, unlike the oil, are not as high in ALA. What I do to make sure I get omega-3, is buy the flaxseeds, grind them up in a coffee grinder, then sprinkle a large spoonful over whatever I'm eating. I also buy empty vegetarian capsules that I fill myself with the ground-up flaxseeds. I then take four of these capsules a day. This will allow me to get the ALA I need without taking too much of the oil itself. These empty capsules and flaxseeds can be purchased at your local health food store." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Be sure to grind the flaxseeds in a spice mill or coffee grinder so you can digest them. 1 cup regular or low-fat organic plain yogurt V2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, or pitted dark cherries Vz packet or Vi teaspoon (or less) stevia or other no-calorie sweetener 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped raw mixed nuts, or one type 2 tablespoons freshly ground flaxseeds Stir together the yogurt and berries with as little sweetener as possible. Stir together the nuts and flaxseeds Top the yogurt-berry mixture with the nut-flaxseed mixture." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"A woman can effectively lower the active estrogen in her body by consuming ground flaxseeds," Dr. Debe says. "Flaxseeds contain compounds called lignins, which increase binding proteins that take active estrogen out of circulation. Estrogen exists in the circulation in protein-bound form, which is inactive, and in free form, which is the active hormone. One way to effectively lower the biological estrogen is to increase protein that binds it and that is done by consuming ground flaxseeds." Soy is also beneficial. Dr." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"When adding ground flaxseeds to a cooked dish, do so at the end of the cooking time. The soluble fiber in the seeds can cause the liquids in the dish to thicken, and high heat damages the delicate essential fatty acids in flax (and heating/frying with flax oil under high temperature generates cancer-promoting compounds). ?Add flaxseeds to your diet gradually; use 1 teaspoon on your cereal the first few times rather than 2 tablespoons. ?Never use flaxseed oil in high-heat cooking. Add it to foods after they have been prepared. ?DAY 2 Breakfast ?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Or have oatmeal for breakfast several times a week and change the flavor each time: try adding flaxseeds (don't cook with flaxseeds or flax oil, because the high heat can damage their delicate essential fats), cinnamon (this spice actually offers great benefits for blood sugar regulation—more on this in chapter 8), berries, or chopped figs. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet with foods and soluble fiber supplements until you reach your target should take several weeks or longer, depending on how quickly you adapt to the increase and what your current intake is." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Nuts and Seeds • Sunflower seeds • Raw almonds • Tamari almonds • Raw filberts • Raw cashews • Raw walnuts • Raw pecans • Raw pumpkin seeds (or lightly baked with olive oil and salt) • Ground flaxseeds (we sprinkle flaxseeds on absolutely everything) Dried Fruits (buy in bags or from the bulk bin) • Dates • Dried pineapple • Dried banana chips • Dried cherries • Dried blueberries • Fresh fruit. Keep a variety of in-season fruits in a bowl on the counter so that everyone has access to it. In the Fridge • Fresh fruit. That's right, even more of it. You can never have enough!" - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Your greatest health benefit is from ground flaxseeds. • Look for flax-enriched breads and cereals. • Flax oil should be kept refrigerated. Milled flax may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 90 days, and whole flaxseed may be stored at room temperature for up to one year. PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Grind flaxseeds fresh in a coffee grinder whenever possible. • Do not cook with flax oil as it burns easily. Flaxseed oil works best in cold foods. • You can sprinkle milled flax on cereal, salads, soups, casseroles, baked breads, and other cooked foods." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"What I do to make sure I get omega-3, is buy the flaxseeds, grind them up in a coffee grinder, then sprinkle a large spoonful over whatever I'm eating. I also buy empty vegetarian capsules that I fill myself with the ground-up flaxseeds. I then take four of these capsules a day. This will allow me to get the ALA I need without taking too much of the oil itself. These empty capsules and flaxseeds can be purchased at your local health food store. CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID (CLA) CLA belongs to the essential fatty acid group of oils called Omega-6 acids which are rich in nutrients." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Flaxseeds may be small, but they are the richest source of lig-nans you can get. And that's not all. flaxseeds are an intense source of fiber. A single If you're pregnant, takcan contain as much as ing prescription drugs indigestion from adding too much fiber at once. Instead, just add more flaxseed gradually until you can comfortably eat two tablespoons of flaxseed each day. Crunch is the key to getting the anti-cancer power of flaxseed. If you swallow flaxseeds whole, your body won't absorb them. They just slip right through your system without doing much good." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Flaxseeds increase bowel movements by about 30 percent and can be consumed as a cereal (for example, Uncle Sam Cereal) or added to any grain before cooking (add 2-4 tablespoons of whole flaxseeds to each cup of grain). flaxseeds may also reduce the risk for colon cancer. Stool bulking agents increase the volume of the stool and can be used when more natural remedies (such as those listed above) are unsuccessful. You can buy these preparations without prescription: j Metamucil, psyllium (ispaghula, isapgol, seed husks), methylcellu-lose (Citrucel), and sterculia." - John A. McDougall, Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up (Get the book.)

"First, ground flaxseeds contain soluble fiber, which is thought to help lower cancer risk by bulking up the stool and speeding bowel movements, thus ridding the body of possible carcinogens sooner. This fiber may also reduce the amount of bile acids, which may promote cancer in the intestinal tract. Eat Your Way to Lower Cancer Risk The following list represents the bottom-line advice for reducing cancer risk. However, experts I've talked to also urge us to stay tuned. More research is reported every month. Curb alcohol consumption." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"I also buy empty vegetarian capsules that I fill myself with the ground-up flaxseeds. I then take four of these capsules a day. This will allow me to get the ALA I need without taking too much of the oil itself. These empty capsules and flaxseeds can be purchased at your local health food store. CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID (CLA) CLA belongs to the essential fatty acid group of oils called Omega-6 acids which are rich in nutrients. CLA was first identified in 1987, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, by Dr. Michael Pariza, Ph.D." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"This result strongly suggests the ability of flaxseeds to reduce breast cancer risk. Another recent small human study, whose results were presented in December 2000 at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, shows that ingestion of 25 grams of ground flax meal per day, in women with newly diagnosed postmenopausal estrogen responsive (ER+) breast cancer, decreases biological markers of tumor growth the same amount as the anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen, during the time period between diagnosis and surgery." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "Flax Lignans or centuries, people have sung the praises of flaxseeds, used for food, med- J. icine, and to make fibers. Their scientific name, Linum usitatissimum, appropriately means "most useful." In recent times, the tiny black-to-amber colored seeds of the flax plant have gained fame for the large amounts of health-enhancing ingredients, including omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans, a potent anticancer substance they contain." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"One way to effectively lower the biological estrogen is to increase protein that binds it and that is done by consuming ground flaxseeds." Soy is also beneficial. Dr. Debe explains, "Soy contains estrogen-like compounds that compete with the body's own estrogen for binding to receptor sites. If we have a lot of these isoflavones, as they are called, in circulation, they compete with the body's estrogen and reduce the estrogen stimulation of the brain. Because these isoflavones are weaker, they can normalize estrogen activity." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Broccoli and Tofu with Mushroom Sauce 8 large broccoli florets with 2-inch stems 2 cups oat flour 1 cup rice flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons crushed flaxseeds 6 tablespoons water 1 pound extra-firm tofu Mushroom Sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 bunches green onions 1 Vi pounds white mushrooms '/2 cup chopped parsley Juice of 1 lemon 6 cups vegetable stock Vi cup tamari 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup dry sherry Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.) "In a small bowl, mix the flaxseeds with the water. Lay the tofu flat on a cutting board and slice it into '/i-inch-thick pieces the shape of a credit card. You should get 8 slices. Spray a baking pan with oil spray. "Bread" the tofu by dredging each slice in the flour mix first, then in the flax mixture, and again in the flour mixture, coating it well. Place the slices on the baking sheet. Spray the tofu generously with oil and bake for 15 minutes. To make the mushroom sauce: Heat the canola oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Paul, decided to see how flaxseeds fared in the ongoing battle against breast cancer. Slavin and her colleagues gave either no flax, 5 grams of flaxseed, or 10 grams of flaxseed every day for seven weeks to 28 nuns in a convent in Minnesota. All the women were aged 65 years or older. The researchers tested the women's blood for levels of sex hormones and also checked their urine for the breakdown products of estrogen. In the women who ate flaxseed, the concentrations of sex hormones known to be associated with breast cancer were reduced." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"And that's not all. flaxseeds are an intense source of fiber. A single If you're pregnant, takcan contain as much as ing prescription drugs indigestion from adding too much fiber at once. Instead, just add more flaxseed gradually until you can comfortably eat two tablespoons of flaxseed each day. Crunch is the key to getting the anti-cancer power of flaxseed. If you swallow flaxseeds whole, your body won't absorb them. They just slip right through your system without doing much good." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"FOR ADDED EFFECTIVENESS: Cruciferous vegetables: Cabbages, cauliflower, mustard greens, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radishes, and turnips Flax/high fiber: Ground flaxseeds, any other fiber, 35 g Fermented soy: Miso, tempeh, and natto Vitamin E: 400 IU, twice daily. Up to 1,000 is tolerable, but do not increase if you are on anticoagulants. Essential fatty acids: Evening primrose oil or gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 250-500 mg ALSO USEFUL: Hormone therapy: Work with a health-care provider to determine appropriate levels." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Add flaxseeds to your diet gradually; use 1 teaspoon on your cereal the first few times rather than 2 tablespoons. ?Never use flaxseed oil in high-heat cooking. Add it to foods after they have been prepared. ?DAY 2 Breakfast ? Whole wheat cereal topped with chopped walnuts Low-fat milk or soy beverage for cereal Orange or berries Green tea ?DAY 2 Lunch ? Red Lentil Soup* Organic rye crackers Iced herbal tea ?DAY 2 Dinner ?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Cholesterol 0 mg - Sodium 70 mg - Total Carbohydrate 24 g Dietary Fiber 1 g - Sugars 0 g - Protein 4 g - Calcium 2% DV SALADS, SALAD DRESSINGS, AND SNACKS Banana in Bark 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 tablespoon ground or milled flaxseed 1 whole banana Mix almonds and flaxseeds on a large plate. Peel banana and roll in mixture until fully covered. Either eat immediately or place on wax paper and put in refrigerator to chill before eating. Makes 1 serving. NUTRITION FACTS Amount Per Serving: Calories 200 - Calories from Fat 70 - Total Fat 7 g Saturated Fat 0." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"Include flax meal (ground flaxseeds) in your diet. One to two tablespoons daily helps liver metabolism. Avoid dairy products that contain hormonal additives or growth factors, and cut down on dairy intake, particularly if you have signs of liver stagnation (breast pain, breast disease, PMS)." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "Flax meal (ground flaxseeds) used to be part of our diets for thousands of years, until the advent of processed flours. Flax meal is high in lignans and can reduce your risk of hormone cancers by improving estrogen metabolism, lowering cholesterol, and regulating your digestion. Bacteria in your gut convert lignans into two substances, enterodiol and enterolactone. Studies have shown that high levels of these substances are associated with a lower incidence of osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "Use I-3-C (400 mg/day) in addition to DIM, sitosterol, and ground flaxseeds to help metabolize estrogens more safely. • Have your stool tested for an excess of glucuronidase, which is produced by bacteria in your gut. If your stool glucuronidase is high, improve your gut bacteria with herbs and probiotics and use calcium-d-glucarate to lower glucuronidase. • Measure your heavy metal levels with a twenty-four-hour urine test. Mercury, lead, and other toxic metals will lower your body's antioxidant resources and make you prone to producing cancer causing quinones." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.) "She also started taking flax meal (ground flaxseeds) every day. I explained to her that treating her adrenal glands, particularly her DHEA, would help support her estrogen indirectly and perhaps improve her mood, sleep, sex drive, and stamina. I gave her a list of estrogen-deficient symptoms (listed in appendix A) and told her to contact me if these symptoms didn't improve on this regimen. Julie did very well—so well that she didn't come back for four months." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Grind flaxseeds fresh in a coffee grinder whenever possible. • Do not cook with flax oil as it burns easily. Flaxseed oil works best in cold foods. • You can sprinkle milled flax on cereal, salads, soups, casseroles, baked breads, and other cooked foods. • Replace high-saturated-fat ingredients like butter with milled flax. Three tablespoons milled flax equals 1 tablespoon butter, margarine, shortening, or vegetable oil. • Replace eggs, too!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

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