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Flaxseed has been around for centuries, but its pleasant flavor and unsurpassed health benefits have been largely overlooked until now. In The Flax Cookbook, registered dietitian Elaine Magee explains why you should be eating this superfood and offers simple, delicious ways to incorporate it into your daily diet. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber, and lignans, these eighty easy-to-prepare recipes—which cover everything from muffins and power bars to entrees, desserts, and smoothies—include:
Caramel Apple Muffins
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Mocha-ccino Freeze
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Herb Crescent Rolls
Cookies & Cream Flax Bars
7-Layer Mexican Bean Dip
Pesto Pasta Salad
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini
Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
Pumpkin Spice Flaxseed Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Chip Flax Cookies
Kahlua Chocolate Fudge Cake
Key Lime Tart
Complete with sections on the history and properties of flax, the latest scientific findings on its health benefits, macronutrient counts for every recipe that include Weight Watchers Points and omega-3 and omega-6 amounts, and over 100 tips to help you customize your own plan for adding flax to your diet, The Flax Cookbook is an essential resource that belongs in the kitchen of every health-conscious cook.
