flaxseed
Fiber-rich health grain
Flaxseed is the small, flat, oval seed of the flax plant, used as a dietary supplement and food ingredient.
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, flaxseed appears in health foods, cereals, and smoothies: She sprinkles ground flaxseed on her yogurt.
Also called linseed, especially when pressed for oil used in paints and wood finishes.
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
heart-healthy · anti-inflammatory · protein · magnesium · thiamine · manganese · phosphorus · selenium
Plant-based digestive aid
- roughageIndigestible food matter
- bulkMain mass or size
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
soluble · insoluble · mucilage · gut · microbiome · constipation · laxative · stool
omega-3
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- phytochemicalsBioactive plant-derived compounds
cholesterol-lowering · heart-healthy · anti-inflammatory · protein · magnesium · thiamine · manganese · phosphorus · selenium · iron
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
regularity · soluble · insoluble · mucilage · gut · microbiome · constipation · laxative · stool · intestinal
ground
Solid surface underfoot
cold-pressed · smoothie · baking · oatmeal · bread · muffins · crackers · porridge · coating · topping
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
germination · kernel · husk · planting · harvest · cultivation · crop · sowing
- seedschia seeds, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds
- health foodorganic produce, free-range eggs, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, local honey
- Flax Productslinen, linen fabric, linen thread
- American Farmingfamily farms, corn, wheat, hay, farmsteads
- health foodshealth foods, organic foods, whole foods, superfoods, organic produce
- oil sourcescanola, sunflower, soybean, olive, peanut
- flaxseed oilPressed seed extract
- ground flaxseed
- flaxseed mealPulverized oilseed for baking
- flaxseed breadBaked good containing linen-plant seeds