Rolled oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which helps reduce elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels and glucose levels. Beta-glucan slows down how the absorption of glucose and prevents sharp blood sugar spikes after meals.
Oats also have avenanthramides that help to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure in Stage 1 hypertension. These avenanthramides are unique to oats and also act as antioxidants and exert anti-inflammatory actions.
Flaxseeds have an anti-inflammatory omega-3 fat, alpha-linolenic acid. Additionally, flaxseeds also help to lower elevated triglycerides. You will enjoy this tasty recipe!
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 and 2/3 cup organic rolled oats
½ cup wheat germ
¼ cup flaxseeds, brown or golden
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla, optional
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until they are smooth.
Pour into preheated waffle iron.
Bake 15 – 20 minutes.
Yield: 1 ½ – 9-inch waffles. Each waffle has about 2 ½ tablespoons of flaxseeds.
Makes great Belgian waffles.
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Paudel D, Dhungana B, Caffe M, Krishnan P. A Review of Health-Beneficial Properties of Oats. Foods. 2021 Oct 26;10(11):2591. doi: 10.3390/foods10112591.
Chronic Vascular Effects of Oat Phenolic Acids and Avenanthramides in Pre- or Stage 1 Hypertensive Adults. Curr Dev Nutr. 2020 May 29;4(Suppl 2):478. doi: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa045_111
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