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FLAXSEED
Determined
Competitor,
True Olympian
By Alexis Weilbaecher, RD
INCORPORATE FLAXSEED INTO YOUR DAILY MEALS
Use it as an egg substitute in
baked goods. 1 tbsp of flaxseed
plus 3 tbsp of water = 1 egg.
Add two tablespoons to your
oatmeal or cereal.
Flaxseed has a nutty taste.
To reduce this flavor, use
only use 1 tablespoon.
Add one or two tablespoons
into your favorite chili or
spaghetti sauce.
Mix ground flaxseed into your
favorite protein smoothie.
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super food
hat’s all the talk about
flaxseed? Here’s the
bottom line - flaxseed
Wshould be a staple in
everyone’s household. According to the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most
people do not get enough fiber in their
diets. Fiber packed diets improve your
health and lower your risk for obesity,
heart disease, type 2 diabetes and
diet-related cancers.
Flaxseed is the seed of the flax
plant, which is high in fiber and contains
a gummy material called mucilage.
These components expand when they
come in contact with water, helping us
stay full.
Comprised 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.
Blend ground flaxseed into
your condiments or salad
dressings.
Sprinkle on top of toast or fruit
with your favorite nut butter.