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Healthy Flax Recipes and Tips
Try these 6 flax recipes for a yummy nutrient boost!
You may know that flax is good for you. It contains compounds called lignans that may help prevent cancer and relieve hot flashes. It has alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty linked to cardiovascular health. But aside from stirring it into yogurt, what the heck do you do with it? Answer: You add it to your favorite bread and muffin recipes—or use it to infuse nutty flavor into a rich chocolate cake. Try these six flax-studded recipes for a yummy nutrient boost!
Healthy Flax Recipes
Flax Cooking and Storage Tips
- One of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds provide both soluble fiber, linked to reduced risk of heart disease, and insoluble fiber, which provides valuable roughage. They must be ground for your body to absorb the benefits. Whole flaxseeds have a longer shelf life (grind them in a clean coffee grinder or dry blender). Once ground, flaxseeds are highly perishable, so store them in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator or freezer. You can purchase whole seeds and ground flaxmeal in natural-foods markets.
- Flaxseed oil, pressed from flaxseeds, is a valuable source of omega-3 fatty acids. It is highly perishable, so store in the refrigerator and use as soon as possible. Available at natural-foods stores.
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Great site with lot info for better health. I put tblspn ground flax into oatmeal with walnuts & blueberries 4 times week. Its awesome for health.
Stuart, Boston, MA |
Does cooking destroy or degrade the omega benefits of the oil??
Tracey, Gold Coast City, QL |
We just start using Flaxseed meal, in yogurts, prepared one-dish meals, pasta sauces, and our weekly homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. It has a nice taste, and can't wait to try it elsewhere!
Grant S.
Grant S., Bondsville, MA |
I was told that flaxseed meal could not be cooked, what is the truth? Can it be used in baking, etc. or will it loose the omega benefits?
Jeanne, McCall, ID |
Does anyone know if you can substitute half the fat in a recipe straight across for ground flaxseed?
Michelle, Stavely, AB |
Not sure about substituting flax seeds as a fat but you can use salba.
Steffanie, Ottawa, CA |
Generally, 3 Tbsp flaxseed can replace 1 Tbsp fat or oil.
Audra Bain, Charleston, SC |
3 tbsp flaxseed can replace 1 tbsp fat. You may have to experiment a little but this is pretty close.
Anonymous, Charleston, SC |
Be aware that high intake or blood levels of ALA is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Get your Omega-3's from fish and grass-fed meat.
Scott, Idaho Falls, ID |
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