What does flaxseed meal do?

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It's rich in soluble fiber, which gives it power to lower cholesterol. It can also drop your LDL cholesterol. It can significantly lower a person's risk of heart attack or stroke. Providing fiber isn't the only way flaxseed benefits the heart. The seed also contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant source. These fatty acids, which prevent blood clots that could lead to a heart attack or stroke, have recently come to attention as the key ingredient that makes fish so good for the heart. But if omega-3s are what you're after, you may want flax instead of salmon. A gram of flaxseed has twice as much omega-3 as a gram of fish oil.On top of all this, flaxseed is an unbeatable source of multipurpose nutrients called lignans. In fact, the seed offers 75 to 800 times more lignans than other grains and vegetables. Lignans spur powerful antioxidant activity, which means they may help prevent many types of cancer as well as hardening of the arteries. And, like the isoflavones in soy, lignans may be able to prevent breast and other cancers by muting the effects of estrogen in the body. Laboratory studies have confirmed that flaxseed effectively lowers the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer -- at least in rats.

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It lowers cholesterol and helps prevent breast cancer . It is the highest food in Omega-3s

it has some fiber, too. Add it to cereal or soups.

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