Upgrade Your Salad Dressing With Flaxseed Oil, Recommends Nutritionist

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“Unlike other oils, flaxseed oil isn't for cooking but shines in your salad dressings,” says Anjali Mukerjee. “Add a drizzle of this nutrient-rich oil to your salads or smoothies for a healthy twist.”

When discussing salad dressing, it's essential to note it's more than just a condiment. Salad dressings can be liquid or semi-liquid, and they, apart from enhancing the flavour and texture of salads, boost their nutritional value. A well-crafted dressing can turn a simple mix of greens into a wholesome meal.

She reveals why flaxseed oil is beneficial while using it in salad dressing:

• It is delicate and cannot be cooked. So, to use it as a salad dressing is to use it to its best advantage.
• It is rich in alpha-linolenic acid. So when it enters the body, it gets converted to Omega-3. The nutritionist explains, “Most of us are deficient in Omega-3, and flaxseed oil is an excellent source. When you consume it as a salad dressing, you increase your Omega-3 intake.”
• It helps to reduce blood pressure.
• It helps to reduce triglycerides.
• It is exceedingly heart-friendly.
• It reduces clot formation.
• It reduces inflammation.
• It boosts brain function.
• It is a plant-based powerhouse.

Anjali Mukerjee concludes by offering tips on how to store flaxseed oil for maximum freshness and longevity. She advises, “So get used to the idea of using cold-pressed flaxseed oil. It's easily available in the market. Make sure that you store it in a dark glass container and keep it refrigerated. Otherwise, it can go rancid because it has a very low smoking point. But here, you're not cooking it; you're just using it as a salad dressing.”

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