Flaxseed is a Breast Health Superfood

In addition to being good for overall health, flaxseed, also known as linseed, is one of the top foods for good breast health.   As the best vegetarian source of the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, both flaxseed and flax oil protect every body system because they are anti-inflammatory.  High in fiber, flax is an ancient whole grain that promotes regularity and…

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Paula Deen’s Diabetes Diagnosis

This is what I think about how Paula Deen is handling her diabetes diagnosis: I think she values money over her health and perhaps doesn't want to risk losing any money by rebranding herself. If she improved her diet to control the diabetes, she could be such a positve role model for so many people who suffer from a disease whose diagnosis…

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Adverse Effects of Older Women Taking Vitamins

A healthy diet is the way to prevent disease.  I’m so thankful the media communicated this when they reported earlier this week about the results of the latest study on taking vitamin and mineral supplements.  The Iowa Woman’s Study shows a significant percentage of older women who reported taking certain supplements died earlier of diseases like heart disease and cancer…

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