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Treat Dad to a Homemade Very Veggie Lasagna
June 16th, 2011
Satisfy the whole family with comfort food.
I don't think there is anything more special than a homemade meal on Dad's special day. Sure, you might want to take Dad to a fancy restaurant, but this lasagna is a favorite for the whole family—especially kids. After all, isn't this about being a dad?
Perfect for the vegetarian members of the family, one serving provides a hefty dose of delicious protein (21 grams), 5 grams of satisfying fat, and about 30 grams of energy-producing carbs. Of course, you can make this gluten-free by opting for rice noodles instead… Continue reading Get on the Flax Track!
August 7th, 2009
The benefits of flax are popping up all over.
A new review in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition just reported on 28 different studies on flaxseed and its derivatives. This vegetarian source of omega-3s was found to lower both total cholesterol and LDL, the “bad” cholesterol.
Flax appears to be especially beneficial for post-menopausal women. Why? The lignans in the fibrous shell of the flaxseed work to quench free radicals in the body and combat the cell-proliferating power of excess estrogen.
No wonder other research finds flaxseed helps fight cancer, makes insulin more effective… Continue reading
A new review in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition just reported on 28 different studies on flaxseed and its derivatives. This vegetarian source of omega-3s was found to lower both total cholesterol and LDL, the “bad” cholesterol.
Flax appears to be especially beneficial for post-menopausal women. Why? The lignans in the fibrous shell of the flaxseed work to quench free radicals in the body and combat the cell-proliferating power of excess estrogen.
No wonder other research finds flaxseed helps fight cancer, makes insulin more effective… Continue reading 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
