If you’re missing pizza in your life, it’s still possible to go the low-carb route with a meatza. This cheesy broccoli meatza is the answer to your pizza cravings with a more keto-friendly crust, broccoli, and high-quality fats. Who says keto meals are boring?!

These meatzas are great cut up and shared as appetizers or for those days when you need a little extra protein!

Cheese

Many might argue that cheese is harmful to the ketogenic diet, but remember, fat is fuel. Most dairy products still get the green light on keto as long as you opt for high-quality fat. And, as always emphasized: source matters. Read Dr. Anthony’s guide to buying healthy dairy to find the best dairy products to incorporate into your diet.

Using flax meal as an alternative to flour changes the whole nutritional value of your meals. Flax has 3 main nutritional benefits that include omega-3 essential fatty acids, lingnans, and fiber. The omega-3s offer all the good fats for heart health, and recent studies even suggest that flax prevents the hardening of the arteries. Other studies suggest that flax may have protective effects against cancer.

Flaxseed also contains higher levels of lignans compared to other foods. Lignans are chemical compounds found in plant-based foods that are responsible for plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities, which support the immune system.

Each quarter-cup of flax meal contains 7.6 grams of dietary fiber while an equivalent serving of wheat flour is 3.2 grams. The increased fiber content of flax keeps yours stomach full for longer and also helps to control your blood sugar levels.

Benefits

Reduces inflammation
Fights cardiovascular disease
Promotes healthy brain function
Natural cholesterol controller
Reduce level of stress hormones

Fun Flax Fact

Flax fibers are used in the paper industry for manufacturing of paper for cigarettes, tea bags and banknotes and are also used in the textile industry. Anyone need new linen sheets?