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"The addition of flax oils to any diet is easy," said Christina Pirello,
Heart Shape spokesperson and Emmy Award-winning chef. "Heart Shape Flax
Oils are rich and flavorful, making them a great choice as a finishing oil
drizzled over vegetables, fish or pasta. They are fabulous in salad
dressings as well."
Pirello has prepared several recipes using Heart Shape Flax Oils, including
the following:
Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts 3 tablespoons Heart Shape Flax, Olive and Sunflower Oil Blend 1 bunch asparagus, tough stems snapped 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Generous pinch cracked black pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Preheat oven to 350°. Toss asparagus with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Arrange in dish and bake until lightly browned, approximately 15 minutes. Remove from oven and arrange on platter. Whisk together Heart Shape Flax, Olive and Sunflower Oil Blend, orange juice and add a generous pinch of salt. Spoon over asparagus and sprinkle with nuts. Makes four servings.For more recipes, please visit www.shapefoods.com/recipes.html. For a sample of Heart Shape Flax Oils or to arrange a meeting with Christina Pirello, please contact Kirsten Forsberg at kirsten@lanepr.com, 503.546.7897. Heart Shape's Health Benefits Flax oil is nature's richest source of Omega-3 alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and has long been regarded for its health benefits. Flax oil is reported to benefit the heart and lessen the severity of diabetes. Among other attributes, flax oil has been reported to improve brain function and development, joint mobility, energy and endurance, cholesterol levels, and skin, hair and nail health. According to WebMD, flax oil is the "undisputed" best source of Omega-3, containing six times that of fish oils. "During the last decade, demand for flax seed tripled," said Ron Eisenberg, Shape Foods' U.S. marketing director. "An aging population, increased health consciousness, and a desire for more functional foods will undoubtedly continue to fuel greater consumption for products containing flax seed and its oil. Our hope is to educate general consumers not only about Heart Shape Flax Oils, but also about the proven health benefits of flax oil overall." About Shape Foods Inc. Shape Foods Inc., a privately owned company, was founded in 2004 with the goal of providing consumers the highest-quality, best-tasting flax oil products in the world. This year, Shape Foods launches Heart Shape Flax Oils, a line of ultra-pure, shelf-stable flax oil. Used as a fine culinary finishing oil and salad dressing, Shape Foods new Heart Shape Flax Oils offer a healthy alternative to traditional olive oil and nutritional fish oil products. Shape Foods operates out of a 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art research and production facility in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Shape Foods, Heart Shape and culinary quality are registered trademarks of Shape Foods Inc. For more information, visit www.shapefoods.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos and Samples Available
Contact Information: Media Contact: Kirsten Forsberg 503.546.7897 kirsten@lanepr.com Shape Foods Contact: Ron Eisenberg 503.750.1414 ron@teameisenberg.com