Don’t be lax - add some FLAX
For your heart’s sake, consider adding some flaxseeds or flax oil (also called linseed oil), to your diet.
Here’s what flax contains to make it a heart healthy choice:
Flaxseeds and flax oil are good sources of omega-3 fats. Like aspirin, they reduce blood clotting and lessen the chance of a fatal heart attack. If substituted for saturated fat, the unsaturated fat may help lower total blood cholesterol.
Flaxseeds contain soluble fiber, similar to the heart-healthy fibre in oats that may help lower blood cholesterol.
Flax tips:
grind the seeds just before using, to preserve flavor and nutrition. Or buy pre-ground seeds for convenience. Refrigerate.
flaxseeds have a pleasant nutty taste. Sprinkle on cereals, salads or cooked vegetables.
flax oil is tasty, but expensive. It comes in dark bottles to extend the shelf life, but still spoils easily. Buy in small quantities and refrigerate.
there’s no nutritional advantage to cold-pressed flaxseed oil.
use flaxseed oil for salad dressing. It can not be used for frying or sautéing.
combine flaxseed flour with wheat flour for baking.
