Lignans
PhytochemicalFood Sources
Foods that contain Lignans.
- Flaxseeds
Source: How Not to Age
- Ground Flaxseed
Flax may average one hundred times more lignans than other foods. One tablespoon daily is recommended as part of the Daily Dozen.
Source: How Not to Die
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Lignans may influence, based on research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Breast cancer
Higher lignan exposure may reduce breast cancer mortality between 33 and 70 percent | Meta-analysis (Buck 2010): lignans and enterolignans associated with reduced breast cancer risk; McCann 2010: dietary lignans improved breast cancer survival
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Lignans
Recipes featuring foods that contain Lignans.
- Dr. Fuhrman's Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie
- Chickpea and Tempeh Breakfast Burritos
- Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- Lentil-Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce
- Banana-Walnut Cake with Blackberry-Almond Butter Sauce
- Protein Powerhouse Smoothie
- Super-Seed Quinoa Crackers
- Paleo Trail-Mix Muffins
- Okinawa-Inspired Smoothie
- Flax Crackers
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die