Flaxseed
noun
The seed of the flax plant, often eaten for its health benefits.
She adds flaxseed to her smoothie for extra fiber.
Often appears as...
- ground flaxseed
- flaxseed oil
noun
The seed from which linseed oil is made.
Linseed oil, made from flaxseed, is used in wood finishes.
Often appears as...
- linseed oil production
- flaxseed oil extraction
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The seed of the flax plant, often eaten for its health benefits.
She adds flaxseed to her smoothie for extra fiber.
Often appears as...
- ground flaxseed
- flaxseed oil
noun
The seed from which linseed oil is made.
Linseed oil, made from flaxseed, is used in wood finishes.
Often appears as...
- linseed oil production
- flaxseed oil extraction
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Health Ingredient
Flaxseed is commonly mentioned in discussions about healthy eating and diet.
I'm trying to eat healthier, so I sprinkled some flaxseed on my yogurt.
Pro Tip 2/3Versatile Use
Flaxseed can be added to a variety of foods like smoothies, oatmeal, or baked goods.
My muffin recipe calls for a tablespoon of ground flaxseed.
Pro Tip 3/3Texture Contributor
Ground flaxseed can change the texture of food, making it thicker or crunchier.
The recipe uses flaxseed to thicken the sauce naturally.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Ingredient
Flaxseed is commonly mentioned in discussions about healthy eating and diet.
I'm trying to eat healthier, so I sprinkled some flaxseed on my yogurt.
Pro Tip 2/3Versatile Use
Flaxseed can be added to a variety of foods like smoothies, oatmeal, or baked goods.
My muffin recipe calls for a tablespoon of ground flaxseed.
Pro Tip 3/3Texture Contributor
Ground flaxseed can change the texture of food, making it thicker or crunchier.
The recipe uses flaxseed to thicken the sauce naturally.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Ingredient
Flaxseed is commonly mentioned in discussions about healthy eating and diet.
I'm trying to eat healthier, so I sprinkled some flaxseed on my yogurt.
Pro Tip 2/3Versatile Use
Flaxseed can be added to a variety of foods like smoothies, oatmeal, or baked goods.
My muffin recipe calls for a tablespoon of ground flaxseed.
Pro Tip 3/3Texture Contributor
Ground flaxseed can change the texture of food, making it thicker or crunchier.
The recipe uses flaxseed to thicken the sauce naturally.
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Quote examples
Lindy Booth
Canadian Actress
For breakfast, I make an amazing protein shake with fruit, Greek yogurt, protein powder, flaxseed oil and honey. It's a nice way to get a healthy start and a little bit of sweetness, too.
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Dorian Yates
English Athlete
Try to eat more fat but choose polyunsaturated fatty acids as they help the body to burn fat so that's salmon, halibut, sardines, albacore, trout, herring, walnut and flaxseed oil.
Quote examples
Tess Daly
English Model
I start the day with porridge, blueberries and maple syrup, or I'll puree some mango and throw in some banana slices, then sprinkle some granola and flaxseed on top.
Quote examples
Lindy Booth
Canadian Actress
For breakfast, I make an amazing protein shake with fruit, Greek yogurt, protein powder, flaxseed oil and honey. It's a nice way to get a healthy start and a little bit of sweetness, too.
Quote examples
Dorian Yates
English Athlete
Try to eat more fat but choose polyunsaturated fatty acids as they help the body to burn fat so that's salmon, halibut, sardines, albacore, trout, herring, walnut and flaxseed oil.
Quote examples
Tess Daly
English Model
I start the day with porridge, blueberries and maple syrup, or I'll puree some mango and throw in some banana slices, then sprinkle some granola and flaxseed on top.
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