Flaxseeds are exceptionally rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids and a great source of fiber, folic acid, manganese, and vitamin B6. Although often overlooked, flaxseeds are very versatile and can be used in dishes whole, ground, or in the form of oil. Treat yourself to this award-winning, egg-free cornbread. This moist, home-baked bread actually won the blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair… and those folks know their corn!

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. ground flaxseed
6 Tbs. water
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup soymilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position preheat oven to 425F; spray an 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add ground flaxseed, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
4. Add the ground flaxseed mixture, soymilk, and vegetable oil to the flour mixture; beat just until smooth (do not overbeat).
5. Pour into the baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
6. Cool on wire rack for 20 minutes or longer; cut into pieces and serve.

For this and other great veg recipes, visit www.VegWeb.com!

All Vegan opened in 2003 to provide a fun and convenient shopping experience for everyone who wants to be kind to animals or just appreciates cute shoes and fine gourmet chocolate. The proprietor, Joy Zakarian, has been vegan since 1987and is the Director of Last Chance for Animals (LCA) San Diego. She realized the high demand for local vegan shopping while tabling for LCA during events – so many people would approach her asking where to find non-leather shoes, belts, and other cruelty-free products.

All Vegan will exhibit at the upcoming Animal Rights 2007 National Conference (Los Angeles; July 19-23).

Check out All Vegan's product selection at www.AllVeganShopping.com!

Prostate cancer patients may be better off taking flaxseed supplements, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center. The study found that flaxseed, when used with a low-fat diet, is effective in halting cancer growth.

The researchers assigned four types of diets to four groups of cancer patients. The biopsy to determine how quickly the cancer cell had multiplied showed that patients both in the flaxseed supplement group and the flaxseed plus low-fat diet group experienced a significant reduction in the rate of cancer growth compared to the control diet and the low-fat alone diet.

Flaxseed is often touted for its rich amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which provide a range of health benefits including possible inhibition of cancer cell growth. For benefits, flaxseed should be ground, as unprocessed seeds have an indigestible shell.

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Sixteen-year old Jocelyn Renfro understands the power of choice when it comes to preventing the unnecessary suffering of animals. Unfortunately, she learned the lesson of compassion the hard way.

During her freshman year in high school, Jocelyn's love for animals drew her to join the agriculture program. She raised a piglet, who soon became her beloved companion. Not realizing what she had gotten herself into until it was too late, Jocelyn had to come to terms with the fact that her friend would be sent to slaughter. She says, “It was the last time I would ever see my pig again and I was lying next to her at the OC Fair crying… I told her that I was so sorry and that this was the biggest mistake I have ever made and I made her a promise. I promised her that I would never let that happen again to any animal under my care.”

Now a vegetarian, she has taken in another pig named Abby and a male cow named Hershey who need never fear the fate of a slaughterhouse. Paying for all costs out of her own pocket, Jocelyn goes to the farm twice a day to take care of them. She is currently seeking others who would like to assist her in her compassionate journey by making a donation so she can continue providing care for her life-long friends.

To get in touch with Jocelyn, email your message to us at info@meatoutmondays.org!

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