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Vegetarianism and Vegetarian Cuisine

Flaxseed

noun Reddish-brown seeds from the flax plant which can be eaten raw or pressed into oil. Excellent vegetarian source of lignans, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil should be stored in the refrigerator and eaten raw, as high heat destroys the nutrients (do not fry, but baking is ok).

flaxseed oil

flax seed

flax, linseed

Recipes with flax     Health benefits of flax

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