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LEABEXNSEFEITES ODF
What’s all the talk about flaxseed? Here’s the bottom By Alexis Weilbaecher, RD
line: flaxseed should be a staple in everyone’s
household. According to the Dietary Guidelines Flaxseed has
for Americans, most people do not get enough fiber in their diets. a nutty taste. To
Fiber‑packed diets improve your health and lower your risk for reduce this flavor,
obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and diet‑related cancers.
use only
Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant, which is high in fiber and 1 tablespoon.
contains a gummy material called mucilage. These components
expand when they come in contact with water, helping us stay full.
Composed of soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, essential fatty
acids and cancer‑fighting lignans, flaxseed is rich in alpha‑linolenic
acid (ALA) and omega‑3 fatty acids that help prevent heart disease,
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), arthritis and other health issues.
Just 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, only 37 gluten‑free calories,
provides 2 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and 2 grams
of dietary fiber.
INCORPORATE FLAXSEED INTO YOUR DAILY MEALS
Mix ground flaxseed into your
favorite protein smoothie.
Think outside the box. If you are
smearing your favorite nut butter
onto a slice of whole wheat bread or
piece of fruit, why not sprinkle on
some ground flaxseed?
Add 1 or 2 tablespoons into your
favorite chili or spaghetti sauce.
Use it as an egg substitute in baked
goods. Substitute 1 tablespoon of
flaxseed plus 3 tablespoons of water
for 1 egg.
Blend ground flaxseed into your
condiments or salad dressings.
Add 2 tablespoons to your
oatmeal or cereal.
8 INSPIRE HEALTH JULY | AUGUST 2016
What’s all the talk about flaxseed? Here’s the bottom By Alexis Weilbaecher, RD
line: flaxseed should be a staple in everyone’s
household. According to the Dietary Guidelines Flaxseed has
for Americans, most people do not get enough fiber in their diets. a nutty taste. To
Fiber‑packed diets improve your health and lower your risk for reduce this flavor,
obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and diet‑related cancers.
use only
Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant, which is high in fiber and 1 tablespoon.
contains a gummy material called mucilage. These components
expand when they come in contact with water, helping us stay full.
Composed of soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, essential fatty
acids and cancer‑fighting lignans, flaxseed is rich in alpha‑linolenic
acid (ALA) and omega‑3 fatty acids that help prevent heart disease,
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), arthritis and other health issues.
Just 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, only 37 gluten‑free calories,
provides 2 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and 2 grams
of dietary fiber.
INCORPORATE FLAXSEED INTO YOUR DAILY MEALS
Mix ground flaxseed into your
favorite protein smoothie.
Think outside the box. If you are
smearing your favorite nut butter
onto a slice of whole wheat bread or
piece of fruit, why not sprinkle on
some ground flaxseed?
Add 1 or 2 tablespoons into your
favorite chili or spaghetti sauce.
Use it as an egg substitute in baked
goods. Substitute 1 tablespoon of
flaxseed plus 3 tablespoons of water
for 1 egg.
Blend ground flaxseed into your
condiments or salad dressings.
Add 2 tablespoons to your
oatmeal or cereal.
8 INSPIRE HEALTH JULY | AUGUST 2016
