How to Use flaxseed in a Sentence

flaxseed

noun
  • Add flaxseed for a boost of heart-healthy fiber.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Because of this, ground flaxseed doesn't need to be soaked like whole seeds.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Like flax oil, flaxseeds are high in ALA.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
  • In a small bowl, combine the water and flaxseed meal.
    — Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The consensus here is that ground flaxseed is the way to go.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Golden flaxseed can be thought of as milder, but still nutty.
    — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Whole and ground flaxseeds are the most popular.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Use whole or ground flaxseeds to top your oatmeal for extra fiber.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • For the former, sesame, flaxseed, and hemp hearts are our favorites.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Top yogurt or oatmeal with berries, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed.
    — Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • Add ground flaxseed for extra protein.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Here are 7 delicious foods with more fiber than flaxseeds.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 June 2026
  • Make sure the grinder is clean and dry, as moisture can cause the ground flaxseed to spoil quickly.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Supplemented half the dates with prunes and half the flaxseed with chia seeds.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Coconut oil, flaxseed meal and oat flour keep them vegan and gluten-free.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2023
  • These eggs are laid by hens whose feed is supplemented with fat sources like flaxseed.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
  • That said, flaxseeds stand out for heart health thanks to their higher omega-3 content.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Different ways to eat flaxseeds include whole, ground, and in flaxseed oil.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
  • The farmers grow rapeseed, flaxseed, barley and wheat there now.
    — Greg Bishop, SI.com, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Whole flaxseeds are fine for crunch in granola, but may pass through undigested.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Whole flaxseeds are fine for crunch in granola, but may pass through undigested.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Top with sliced banana, berries and flaxseed before serving.
    — Ryan Brennan may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
  • The protein comes from peas, and there is flaxseed for healthy fats, fibre, and more protein.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Add ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or raspberries to smoothies.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Sprinkle ground flaxseeds over salads, add them to grain bowls, or mix them into soups and stews.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Some people think Barry Bonds hit all those home runs on flaxseed oil.
    — Tim Layden, SI.com, 28 Sep. 2017
  • Mix in a source of healthy fats like nut butter, avocado, or flaxseed oil.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Keep in mind, omega-3s in whole flaxseed are not readily available to the body.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • One review found that flaxseed had a greater effect on systolic blood pressure.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025

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