Not exact matches
Nutritional Benefit:
Per tablespoon, chia provides 5 grams heart - healthy fats, no
cholesterol or saturated fat, 4 grams of fiber, 50 calories, and 3 grams protein!
Including some of the top research hospitals and medical schools in the world Taking 2 to 4
tablespoons of coconut oil
per day has made a major drop in my
cholesterol, dropped pounds, greatly improved my memory and made my skin that of a much younger woman.
Comparatively, vegan versions contain zero
cholesterol while dairy ones contain 31 milligrams
per one
tablespoon serving.
Per 2 -
tablespoon serving: Calories 60; Total Fat 4.2 g; Protein 2.6 g;
Cholesterol 0.0 g; Sodium 0.4 mg; Fiber 1.9 g; Sugars 0.3 g; Carbs: 3.1 g
Although both are the fats of whole milk, ghee (clarified butter) has a different fat content, which actually lowers LDL («bad»)
cholesterol and promotes heart health when consumed at moderate levels (less than 2
tablespoons per day).
A study from the Pennsylvania State University found that substituting two
tablespoons per day of sunflower oil for saturated fat significantly lowered total
cholesterol by nearly 5 percent, and LDL «bad»
cholesterol by nearly 6 percent.
Serving Size: 1 ounce (two
tablespoons)(28g) Amount
Per Serving Calories 138 Calories from Fat 73 Total Fat 9g Alpha - Linolenic Acid (omega - 3) 5.5 g Linoleic Acid (omega - 6) 1.8 g Oleic Acid (monounsaturated) 0.7 g
Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 0.5 mg Total Carbohydrate 12g Dietary Fiber 11g Insoluble Fiber 10g Soluble Fiber 1g Sugars 0g Protein 4g Vitamin A 0 % DV Vitamin C 0 % DV Calcium 18 % DV Iron 28 % DV Chia Seed Recipes Chia Fresca Breeze (1 serving) 2 t. chia seeds 1 c. water Juice of 1/2 grapefruit 2 t. raw agave nectar dash powdered ginger
My
cholesterol did come down when I reduced nut and seed consumption to about 2
tablespoons per day, most days.