Flaxseeds: Benefits and How to Eat Them Recipe
Ingredients
- Pasta and soups
- Eggs
- Smoothies
- Meatballs, chili, mole sauce
- All hot and cold cereals
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 169g | |
| Calories 378 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 22% |
| Total Fat 9.35g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.58g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 241mg | 80% |
| Sodium 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium 429mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 43.12g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.74g | 0% |
| Protein 27.92g | 45% |
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