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Lignans recipes


Last Updated : Sep 10,2024



लिग्नान रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Lignans recipes in Hindi)
લીગ્નેન્સ રેસિપીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Lignans recipes in Gujarati)

Lignan Recipes, Lignan Rich Foods, What are Lignans?

Lignans area group of compounds found in plant food mainly flax seeds. In reality they are phytoestrogens which mimic the role of estrogen.

How do Lignans work?

When we eat lignin rich foods, the healthy bacteria in the gut convert them to a lignan metabolite - enterolcatone. This circulates in the blood, binds to estrogen receptors and act like estrogen thus making up for the estrogen deficiency. However in situations of high levels of estrogen in body too, they bind to receptors while reducing the activity of natural estrogen. So its beneficial to all.

7 Benefits of Lignan

1. Lowers the risk of cancer
2. Reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women
3. Protect heart health
4. Reduces the level of bad cholesterol
5. Reduces free radical damage to cells
6. Helps clean the gut and improve bowel movement
7. Maintain ovarian and uterine health in women and prostrate health in men

16 Foods Rich in Lignan

Flax has considered the highest source of lignan. 2 to 3 tbsp of flax is advised daily to make up for your lignan requirement.

16 Foods Rich in Lignan

  16 foods rich in lignan
1. Flax Seeds
2. Barley
3. Blueberries
4. Broccoli
5. Brussel Sprouts
6. Cabbage
7. Cashewnuts
8. Cherries
9. Grapefruit
10. Kale
11. Oats
12. Peach
13. Peanuts
14. Sesame seeds
15. Strawberries
16. Sunflower seeds

Loads of plant foods with lignans and here are loads of recipes for you to try too.

Cheers to healthy heart, colon, reproductive organs and general health of cells!


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Flax Seed Shakarpara, Diabetic Friendly
Recipe# 41168
03 Jul 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
flax seed shakarpara recipe | Indian flax seed crackers | alsi biscuit | healthy flax seed snack | with 34 amazing images. flax seed shakarpara is a healthy biscu ....
Brussels Sprouts and Spring Onion Stir-fry
Recipe# 40699
27 Apr 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Brussels Sprout, which has become a common sight in most vegetable markets today, is a dainty vegetable that is sure to attract you to buy some even if you don’t know how to cook it! Not to worry; it is not so tough to handle. It cooks quite like any other vegetable and lends itself to many wonderfu ....
Protein Rich Barley and Moong Dal Khichdi
Recipe# 40115
10 Sep 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
protein rich barley and moong dal khichdi recipe | healthy barley yellow moong dal khichdi | jau dal khichdi | with 28 amazing images. To make barley and moong dal khichdi, heat the olive o ....
Til Jowar Puri, Sesame Seeds and White Millets Cracker
Recipe# 32575
17 Jun 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
til and jowar puri | sesame seeds and white millet cracker | with amazing images. Easy to make, Til and Jowar Puri is an iron-rich snack ideal for anytime and anywhere munching. Both the major ingredients of this ....
Flaxseeds Dry Chutney, South Indian Flax Seeds Podi
Recipe# 41761
24 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
flaxseeds dry chutney recipe | Indian flax seed podi | alsi ki chutney | flaxseed chutney powder | with 10 amazing images. flaxseeds dry chutney recipe |
Cucumber and Sesame Seeds Salad
Recipe# 1996
05 Oct 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A fantabulous salad of crunchy cucumber dotted with spicy, roasted sesame and crushed peanuts. A tempering of jeera and a garnish of chopped coriander add their strokes of flavour to this lovely creation. Enjoy the Cucumber and Sesame Seeds Salads as soon as it is tossed because cucumber tends to le ....
Oats Flax Seed Roti, Flaxseed Roti
Recipe# 42012
12 Sep 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
oats flax seed roti recipe | flaxseed roti | healthy alsi roti with oats and whole wheat flour | with 32 amazing images. oats flax seed roti recipe | flaxseed roti
Kale, Masoor Veg Antioxidant Healthy Office Salad
Recipe# 42365
13 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
kale masoor antioxidant salad recipe | kale vegetable masoor protein rich salad | healthy Indian salad with greens, vegetables and masoor | with 30 amazing images. kale masoor antioxidant salad
Strawberry Oats Pudding
Recipe# 42347
07 Dec 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
strawberry oats pudding recipe | healthy oat strawberry pudding | oats strawberry overnight pudding for weight loss | creamy strawberry oats pudding | sugar free pudding
Blueberry Raspberry Strawberry Smoothie, Triple Berry Fruit Smoothie
Recipe# 42098
11 Oct 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Three exciting berries pour their goodness and zesty flavours into this glassful, making it a top-rated smoothie! The vibrant and refreshing flavour of the berries combine beautifully with curds, which is used as the base of this smoothie. Laced mildly with honey, the Blueberry Raspberry Strawbe ....
Barley Feta and Spinach, Spinach and Barley Salad
Recipe# 41370
29 Jun 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
barley feta and spinach salad recipe | Indian pearl barley with spinach and feta | healthy Mediterranean spinach and barley salad | with 33 amazing images. barley feta and spinach salad recipe
Flax Seeds with Curd, Good for Endurance Athletes, Weight Loss
Recipe# 41112
16 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
flax seeds with curd recipe | flax seeds with curds and strawberries, healthy Indian snack | healthy flax seed snack for weight loss | flax seeds with curd for hair growth | with 13 amazing im ....
Grapefruit, Coconut and Peanut Salad
Recipe# 40103
30 Jul 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A true energy booster, the Grapefruit, Coconut and Peanut Salad is a tongue-tickling treat as well. The sweet and sour flavour of grapefruit is well balanced by mellow coconut and crunchy peanuts, making this a wonderful snack to munch on. The best part is that it stays fresh for more than six hours ....
Flax Seed Crackers with Beetroot Dip ( Healthy Snack)
Recipe# 39907
11 Aug 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
We have heard repeatedly that flaxseeds are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and are an essential food especially for vegetarians. But, many of us are at a loss of interesting ways to include it in our diet. While we do attempt to include it in mukhwas, raita, etc., here we present a very inno ....
Strawberry Rocket Leaves Salad
Recipe# 39374
26 Jun 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A hearty summer fare of bittersweet rocket leaves (arugula) with sweet fresh strawberries flavour fully combined with just the right amount of balsamic vinegar and sugar, the Strawberry Rocket Leaves Salad features a rare combination of flavours that everybody will enjoy. Rocket leaves are a wonder ....
Pear Spinach and Bean Sprouts Salad
Recipe# 5563
27 May 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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pear spinach and sprouts salad | spinach pear carrot salad | healthy Indian pear salad | pregnancy salad | iron, vitamin b1, vitamin A rich salad | with 30 amazing ....
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