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It’s no surprise that Zoe Foods’ Flax & Soy Granola contains — you guessed it — flax and soy. What’s different about this granola is that, unlike many versions, which masquerade as healthful but are loaded with sugar, fat, and calories, Flax & Soy is actually good for you. Created with natural ingredients, it provides Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as other " heart-healthy " ingredients. The slightly nutty-tasting ground flaxseed contains digestion-aiding fiber, while the dry-roasted, non-genetically-engineered soybeans are a great complete protein source, with little fat and no cholesterol.

Tori Stuart, the founder of Newton-based Zoe Foods, was inspired to create Flax & Soy products after her mother, an attorney, shared her very own granola recipe of flaxseed and soy, which she used to manage symptoms of menopause. Look for the distinctive 11-ounce granola boxes ($4.99), decorated with a red or orange heart-shaped apple. The loose granola comes in two flavors: cranberry-and-currants (chewier) or almond-and-oats (crunchier). Or try Flax & Soy bars, which are made without hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup and are available in apple-crisp and chocolate-chip flavors.