How to Use flaxseed in a Sentence

flaxseed

noun
  • Just note that flaxseed oil has a very low smoke point and is best used raw.
    — Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The third type of omega-3, ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, comes from plant sources, like flaxseed and canola oil.
    — Carolyn Todd, Allure, 21 Aug. 2018
  • Supplemented half the dates with prunes and half the flaxseed with chia seeds.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2023
  • If a recipe calls for eggs, flaxseed or chia seed can act as binding agents in baked goods.
    — Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Focus on the Omega-3 foods: salmon, walnuts, flaxseed, egg yolks, etc.
    — Adam Hurly, GQ, 3 July 2018
  • The protein comes from peas, and there is flaxseed for healthy fats, fibre, and more protein.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
  • To help the almond butter adhere to the mixture, chop or grind some of the oats and add wheat bran or ground flaxseed.
    — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022
  • Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids from salmon oil and flaxseed promote a lustrous coat and healthy skin.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt and flaxseed (or wheat germ).
    — Laura Grace Weldon, WIRED, 21 July 2011
  • Healthy fats, like olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, and flaxseed oil, are good for the brain, eyes, and heart.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The farmers grow rapeseed, flaxseed, barley and wheat there now.
    — Greg Bishop, SI.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Some people think Barry Bonds hit all those home runs on flaxseed oil.
    — Tim Layden, SI.com, 28 Sep. 2017
  • Minute’s Multi-Grain Medley has quinoa, flaxseed and chia mixed in, with 8 grams of fiber per serving.
    — Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2019
  • These cookies amp up the fiber with oat flour in addition to old fashioned oats and ground flaxseed.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Coconut oil, flaxseed meal and oat flour keep them vegan and gluten-free.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The Gone Crackers are deliciously crispy and packed with good-for-you grains such as flaxseeds.
    — Abby Cuffey, Woman's Day, 3 Aug. 2010
  • Make the pancakes: Make a flax egg by mixing together the flaxseed meal with 1 1⁄4 cups of water.
    — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2019
  • Scrape the grates before lightly coating them in vegetable or flaxseed oil, then dump out the ash tray at the bottom.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Use flaxseed oil to make a healthy homemade salad dressing.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2021
  • Lignans: These are high in flaxseeds, vegetables, and whole grains.
    — Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Transfer salmon mixture to large bowl and gently fold in flaxseed, pineapple and brown rice.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Arrange all the cooked ingredients on two slices of flaxseed bread, open-face style.
    — Health.com, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Rich in omega-3s, fiber, and protein, flaxseed is a staple in any vegan pantry.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2020
  • These eggs are laid by hens whose feed is supplemented with fat sources like flaxseed.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
  • If eggs are off the table for now, flaxseed, salmon, walnuts and, of course, supplements are able to boost levels.
    — New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Scrape in flaxseed meal mixture and pulse until combined.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 2 June 2017
  • The nuggets are made from pea protein, egg white and flaxseed and bamboo fiber, and are slated to hit shelves later this summer.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 13 June 2019
  • Smaller, but still helpful amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids are found in walnuts, pecans, flaxseed, and soy.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2022
  • This type of fat is typically found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseeds have also been shown to improve wound healing.
    — Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025

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