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flaxseed

[ flaks-seed ]

noun

  1. the seed of flax, yielding linseed oil; linseed.


flaxseed

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noun

  1. the seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil Also calledlinseed
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of flaxseed1

First recorded in 1555–65; flax + seed
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The best sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fatty fish, but if you're strictly vegan, flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts can be great alternatives.

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Diet: "You can increase the amount of fruit and fibre in your diet. You can look for things like psyllium husk, flaxseed and chia seeds to encourage it to move."

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Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.

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People worried about saturated fat might avoid butter, lard, coconut and palm oil, and instead turn to oils like olive, avocado or flaxseed for their heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

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The most common seed oils found at grocery stores include sesame oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil and soybean oil.

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