One of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, flax is also high in fiber, lignans and other vitamins and minerals. In addition, this unassuming little seed is associated with lowering ...

Around 1920, Claude Debussy wrote a lovely melody called ”The Girl with the Flaxen Hair.” I’m not sure what color hair he had in mind since flaxseed comes in a rich dark brown and also a beige color ...

Eggs are a protein-packed staple that are perfect for any meal, but they could do with a bit more fiber. Thankfully, there's ...

We never thought we’d see the day when we would recommend cookies as a healthy breakfast, but ingenious health coach Colleen DiPietro has made it happen. These blueberry-almond-flax cookies are rich ...

After a long day at work and hard workout at the gym (okay, that might be embellished), when I get home, I'm tired and often don't feel like making some extravagant dinner. Often, I pick up carry out ...

Shakes and smoothies can be a convenient way to get a good shot of your daily protein, important for keeping you feeling full ...

Editor's note: This is the seventh in a series of stories about cookbooks that will be featured in our annual giveaway, coming to the Food section later this year. Moline dietitian Jane ...

Nina Flax, of Osage City, Kansas, submitted a pimento cheese recipe for the appetizer category of High Plains Journal’s Homemade in the High Plains cookbook and it was selected as the grand prize ...