Flaxseed

Muffins
Shakes
Baked foods

properties

• decreases growth factors
• Daily flaxseed decreases cancer cell growth
• Decreases estrogen that promotes breast cancer growth
• High in dietary fiber, gives feeling of satiation
• Helps with weight control (Excess body fat causes 7 cancers)

Flaxseed

• Native to eastern Mediterranean, through Western Asia and Middle East
• Planted with other vegetables or flowers in Spring 
• Can be grown in any part of U.S. with full sun, grows best in cool weather
• Diet should include 8 ounces of grain daily

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• 3.5 g of fat
• 22 g carbohydrates
• 6 g of sugar
• 3 g of protein

Works cited

• http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/?s=8
• http://www.aicr.org/foods-that-fight-cancer/flaxseed.html#research
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax#Harvesting
•  http://www.nomeatathlete.com/flax-desserts/