5 Ways to Prepare Flax: Recipes for Your Low-Cholesterol Diet
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Updated March 08, 2014.
Flaxseed is a cholesterol-fighting superfood that shows promise for heart health. According to research, flaxseed may increase HDL ("good") cholesterol considerably and modestly decrease total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Most of us are unaccustomed to eating flaxseeds, but they can be easily incorporated into your cholesterol-friendly meal plan. Read on for flax recipes to enjoy.
At Breakfast: Sprinkle on Oatmeal, or Breakfast Cereal , add fresh berries and low-fat yogurt to create a delicious flax breakfast parfait.
Or try a tasty Vanilla Nut Smoothie for a sweet morning meal.
As a Party Dessert: Sprinkle atop a fruit and yogurt such as this delightful Tropical Fruit Parfait.
As a Snack: These fabulous Flaxseed Crackers pair easily with everything from natural peanut butter to low-fat cheese, or hummus.
Add to Baked Goods: Including this tasty Flax Focaccia Bread or delicious Apple Flax Muffins.
At Dinner: Looking for a healthier pizza crust? Try this fantastic Flax Pizza for a cholesterol-friendly family dish. Top with extra vegetables (onions, greeen and red bell peppers, mushrooms) to make this recipe even more heart healthy.
Purchasing Tip: Look for vacuum-sealed ground flaxseed for the longest shelf-life.
Diet Tip: When consuming flaxseed be sure to accompany it with plenty of water. Ingesting large quantities of flaxseed without liquids may cause throat irritation or coughing.
Updated March 08, 2014.
Flaxseed is a cholesterol-fighting superfood that shows promise for heart health. According to research, flaxseed may increase HDL ("good") cholesterol considerably and modestly decrease total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Most of us are unaccustomed to eating flaxseeds, but they can be easily incorporated into your cholesterol-friendly meal plan. Read on for flax recipes to enjoy.
At Breakfast: Sprinkle on Oatmeal, or Breakfast Cereal , add fresh berries and low-fat yogurt to create a delicious flax breakfast parfait.
Or try a tasty Vanilla Nut Smoothie for a sweet morning meal.
As a Party Dessert: Sprinkle atop a fruit and yogurt such as this delightful Tropical Fruit Parfait.
As a Snack: These fabulous Flaxseed Crackers pair easily with everything from natural peanut butter to low-fat cheese, or hummus.
Add to Baked Goods: Including this tasty Flax Focaccia Bread or delicious Apple Flax Muffins.
At Dinner: Looking for a healthier pizza crust? Try this fantastic Flax Pizza for a cholesterol-friendly family dish. Top with extra vegetables (onions, greeen and red bell peppers, mushrooms) to make this recipe even more heart healthy.
Purchasing Tip: Look for vacuum-sealed ground flaxseed for the longest shelf-life.
Diet Tip: When consuming flaxseed be sure to accompany it with plenty of water. Ingesting large quantities of flaxseed without liquids may cause throat irritation or coughing.