Why Favour Flaxseed??
Flaxseed offers many significant health benefits. One article I read in, “Magic Foods for
Better Blood Sugar” suggests that flaxseed is rich in both protein and fiber
and is a good source of magnesium (see my note “The Magic of Magnesium”). The
article also goes on to say that flax is rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA),
which the body uses to make the same type of omega-3 fatty acids you get from
fish. So like fish, it lowers
cholesterol. Flaxseed also protects
again inflammation conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Chrohn’s
disease, eczema, and psoriasis. It even
helps treat breast cancer, thanks to hormone-like plant compounds called
lignans, which are better absorbed by the body when eaten ground or crushed as
whole seeds tend to pass right through your body).
My husband and I always keep a bag of ground flaxseed in our
freezer (so it stays fresher longer) and add ½ a teaspoonful in our scrumptious
smoothies and include some in our homemade muffins. There are also several great recipes and
ideas that include flaxseed in, “Magic Foods for Better Blood Sugar”.
The Magic of
Magnesium
I had difficulties for about a year with my daughter not
sleeping. She would be up at least
several times throughout the night. My
husband and I read many books and tried many things in order to get her to
sleep. Although a consistent routine was
the biggest impact, adding a daily dose of magnesium tablets (purchased from
Dad’s Organic Market) have also greatly affected her sleep. It was Dr. Ho, a local homeopath, who
suggested she was lacking in magnesium.
If I miss two consecutive days of not giving her magnesium she is awake
throughout the night and doesn’t have as restful night sleep.
When I read a few sources, one link had been added, on about
the effects of Magnesium. I read in
“Magic Foods for Better Blood Sugar” that several large studies have found the
risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases significantly when magnesium
levels are low.
Here are a few links that provide very great information as
to the benefits of magnesium and suggest helpful food sources you can add to your diet.
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