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MICROS & MACROS: PLANT STEROLS

Plant sterols are a group of substances Plant sterols are present in many grains,
found in plants that can assist in lowering vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts or seeds.
cholesterol. Plant sterols resemble cholesterol Be sure to eat these foods regularly, preferably
and may help limit the amount that enters at every meal. Making a wide variety of these
the body. They can help reduce LDL (bad) foods part of your well-balanced diet can
cholesterol because their molecular makeup help maintain cholesterol levels.
gets confused with cholesterol. As a result, Source:
they are absorbed in place of cholesterol as
they move through the GI tract. Interestingly https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-
enough, they are present in some margarine management/features/low-cholesterol-diet-
plant-sterols-stanols
and spreads. So if you are someone who uses
these products, check the label and choose
one that contains sterols.

From the Kitchen:

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
WITH A LEMON YOGURT SAUCE

Yield: 4 servings on the baking sheet. Bake them for 15 to 18
minutes or until lightly charred and tender.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, fresh, trimmed, Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, lemon
and quartered juice, garlic, oregano, and remaining oil.
2 Tbsp. vegetable-based stock Smear yogurt sauce over each serving plate;
3 Tbsp. olive oil serve Brussels sprouts on top.
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories 189, Carbohydrates 14g, Fiber 4g,
2 garlic cloves, minced Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Fat 12g,
Protein 10g, Sodium 49mg, Cholesterol 4mg
½ tsp. dried oregano
Parchment paper
Adapted From:
DIRECTIONS: https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/recipes/
crispy-roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-lemon-
Preheat oven to 450°F. yogurt-sauce/
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss Brussels sprouts with the stock and 2
Tbsp. olive oil. Arrange them in a single layer