Eat Lignans and Be Healthier and Thinner!

A new study from Canada shows that women with an increased intake of lignans, have lower BMIs and total body fat mass. Lignans are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in many plants, the most common being flaxseed and sesame seeds. This study tracked 115 women and their lignan intake using a 3-day dietary record and blood tests revealed those women with the highest lignan levels had the least body fat and a better metabolic profile.

Lignans are also a great source of dietary fiber, and protect/reduce risk of many types of cancer. In addition a diet rich in lignans has shown to reduce hair loss and improve skin texture.

My favorite source of lignans is FlaxVibrance which is a combination of SmartLignans™ and Milled Chia . There are only 20 calories in a scoop and you are getting a HUGE amount of Lignans. SmartLignans™ are extracted from the flax seed hull and each 5 gram serving of SmartLignans™ has more lignans than close to 70 grams of ground whole flax!

I drink a glass of juice with one scoop of FlaxVibrance mid afternoon and it gives me a boost, and gets me through my mid afternoon trip to the snack machine. It has a nice taste and my hair is definitely thicker!