flaxseed
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈflæks.siːd/ us/ˈflæks.siːd/
亚麻籽
the seeds of the flax plant (= a plant with blue flowers), which are eaten as food and used for making cooking oil
Sprinkle a tablespoon of ground flaxseed on your cereal every morning. 每天早上在麦片上撒一汤匙磨碎的亚麻籽。
Finely grind a few tablespoons of flaxseeds in a blender. 在搅拌机中精细研磨几汤匙亚麻籽。
Compare: linseed
See also: flaxseed oil
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- Milled flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- The oil contains a blend of organic flaxseed, sunflower and sesame oils.
- Add flaxseed to bread, pancakes, and cookies for extra nutrition.
- Flaxseed contains high levels of lignin, which may protect against cancer.
- Adding flaxseeds to your diet can help to prevent heart disease.