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fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem

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'The man is sowing flax seeds, and you must ensure that you pick up every one of the seeds or else you will repent it.' Stated the Swallow.
Customers can pick from flax seeds, lotus seeds, melon seeds etc.
The omega-3s and lignans in flax seeds prevent hardening of the arteries and keep plaque from being deposited in the blood vessels.
Use chia seeds or flax seeds mixed with water (1 tablespoon seeds to 3 tablespoons water) in place of eggs in baking to help bind batter.
2FLAX 2 FLAX SEEDS: Flax seeds are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and have been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer and heart disease.
2FLAX 2FLAX SEEDS: Flax seeds are a goodsource of Omega-3 fatty acids and have been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer and heart disease.
PUFAs are present in walnuts, ground flax seeds, soybeans, and grass-fed beef.
Walnuts, chia and flax seeds are also great sources of omega-3s, Lempert said.
The effects of aqueous methanolic extract of Flax seeds (FS) on body and organ weights, uterine and ovarian protein contents, ovarian cholesterol concentration, serum estradiol concentration, age at vaginal opening and estrus in immature female mice were investigated.
The new chocolate and peanut butter flavors are packed with a delicious medley of organic cashew butter, papaya, flax seeds, dry roasted peanuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and much more.
It is made with organic ingredients that include cold-milled flax seeds, oats, noni fruit and leaf fibers.
Although flax is well known for its health benefits, the hard outer shell of flax seeds makes them difficult to digest for many, while grinding the seeds for use in food reduces the amount of omega-3 oils contained and decreases shelf life.
Known for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids as well as fibre, flax seeds in its various forms have become standard in the diets of those who are looking towards a healthier lifestyle.
Cracotti are made by hand, contain no additives or preservatives and include healthy ingredients such as pumpkin kernels, sesame seeds, rolled oats and flax seeds.