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TanyaRD · 03-11-2010, 07:10 AM

Becky,
I agree with your statements about the safe use of ground flax in the diet. The current literature supports its use even in hormone sensitive breast cancer. It is also a great source of fiber and can be used in a variety of foods. It can even be used as an egg substitute in recipes by adding a little water to the ground seed until it is about the consistency of egg white.

You are also right about the use of soy. The recommendations have been modified and are more liberal in the use of soy foods. Soy supplements should be avoided. My advice to patients is that soy does not necessarily need to be added if it has never been a part of your diet but if it has (such as vegetarian diet) then 1-2 servings per day is now supported. Actually, up to 3 servings a day is supported but I tend to err on the side of caution.

03-11-2010, 07:10 AM	#17
TanyaRD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 358	Re: The Anti-Cancer Shopping List Becky, I agree with your statements about the safe use of ground flax in the diet. The current literature supports its use even in hormone sensitive breast cancer. It is also a great source of fiber and can be used in a variety of foods. It can even be used as an egg substitute in recipes by adding a little water to the ground seed until it is about the consistency of egg white. You are also right about the use of soy. The recommendations have been modified and are more liberal in the use of soy foods. Soy supplements should be avoided. My advice to patients is that soy does not necessarily need to be added if it has never been a part of your diet but if it has (such as vegetarian diet) then 1-2 servings per day is now supported. Actually, up to 3 servings a day is supported but I tend to err on the side of caution.