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More good news for flaxseed eaters. Researchers at Duke say that the little jewels "stunt the growth of prostate tumors."

Earlier studies showed that men who took flaxseeds along with a low fat diet experienced shrinkage in prostate tumors. This study demonstrated that taking the flaxseeds alone shrunk the tumors. Therefore, it's the flax. Just the flax, ma'am.

The men in the study ground up 30 grams a day and mixed it with drinks or sprinkled it on food. This is the best way to solve the problem of the tough outer shell.

I find that the outer shell on the seed becomes soft in hot water. I mix whole seeds with oatmeal and rice. They add a nice texture. You need to chew them well in order to crack them open.

Another study with flax seed demonstrated that they reduce hot flashes in women.

I'm on pins and needles to find out what they discover next about this remarkable super food.

Flaxseed Stunts the Growth of Prostate Tumors

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