Jocelyn recommends these smoothies as a great way to put flax lignans into action and incorporate the recommended 50 mg SDG per day into your diet. You will be getting lignans and fiber from the flaxseed, plus heart healthy soy protein, antioxidants, fiber and calcium. Individuals with soy allergies should replace the soymilk with skim milk.

Black and Blueberry Flax Smoothie

1 C. frozen blueberries
1 C. frozen blackberries
1 medium ripe banana
½ C. pineapple with juices (optional)
1 C. plain soymilk
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
1 6 oz. carton non-fat yogurt (any flavor)
Makes 4-5 Cups

Nutritionals (per 2 cups) 340 calories, 7 g fat, 62.5 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 12 g fiber

Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie with Flaxseed

1 C. frozen strawberries
1 med. ripe banana
½ - 1 C. pineapple with juices
1 C. plain soymilk
1 6 oz. container yogurt (any flavor)
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

Makes approx. 4 cups

Nutritionals (per 2 cups) 314 calories, 6 g fat, 58 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 8 g fiber

Blueberry Banana Smoothie with Flaxseed

1 C. frozen blueberries
1 med. ripe banana
1 C. plain soymilk
1 6 oz. container yogurt (any flavor)
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
Makes approx. 3 cups

Nutritionals (1.5 cups) 250 calories, 7 g fat, 40.5 g carbohydrate, 9 g protein, 7.5 g fiber