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Flaxseed
Lignans and omega-3s in flaxseed balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and aid digestion.
Beneficial properties
high in fiber
rich in omega-3 fats
contains lignans
supports heart health
may promote bowel regularity
Nutritional highlights
ALA omega-3, lignans, fiber, magnesium
Conditions it helps with
Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Goals it supports
Gut Health
Lignans act as prebiotics and fiber supports stool regularity.
Recipes featuring Flaxseed
Air-Fried Tempura Veggies with Jalapeño-Lime Sauce
45 min
Snack
The Best Vegan Green Bean Casserole
70 min
Dinner
Pumpkin Seed Granola with Millet and Oats
70 min
Breakfast
Lunchbox Chocolate Chip Cookies
25 min
Snack
Whole Grain Corn Muffins
50 min
Breakfast
Jam Dot Holiday Cookies
60 min
Snack
The Great Purple Sweet Potato Pie
120 min
Snack
Classic Vegan Cornbread
50 min
Snack
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
180 min
Snack
Ginger Sweet Potato Soup
30 min
Snack
Protein Berry Overnight Oats
8 min
Breakfast
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
8 min
Breakfast
Vanilla Spiced Energy Balls
40 min
Snack
Banana Cream Chia Pudding
5 min
Breakfast
Blueberry Cream Oatmeal
15 min
Breakfast
Chocolate-Matcha Chia Pudding
5 min
Breakfast
Dark Chocolate High-Protein Muffins
30 min
Breakfast
No-Bake Breakfast Cookies
35 min
Breakfast
Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oats
10 min
Breakfast
Lentil and Bean Chili with Buckwheat Muffin
45 min
Lunch
Buckwheat Waffles
20 min
Snack
High Fiber Oatmeal & Berries
20 min
Snack
Zucchini Bread
90 min
Snack
Gluten-Free Homemade Pizza with Arugula Salad
35 min
Dinner
Pistachio-Encrusted Wild-Caught Halibut
25 min
Dinner
Power-Packed Smoothie
5 min
Breakfast
Rejuvenate Bars
15 min
Snack
Savory Gut-Friendly Flapjacks (British-Style, Oven-Baked)
40 min
Breakfast
Seeded Crackers
15 min
Snack
Peach–Spinach GLP1 Smoothie
5 min
Pumpkin Pie Protein–Fiber Smoothie
5 min
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Protein–Fiber Smoothie
5 min
Zucchini Bread BloodSugar Smoothie
5 min
Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
40 min
Breakfast
Banana Bread Muffins
35 min
Breakfast
Stuffed Breakfast Sweet Potato
5 min
Breakfast
Tempeh Breakfast Sausage
15 min
Breakfast
Cabbage & Carrot Hashbrowns with Asian Flare
30 min
Lunch
Sweet Potato Lentil Patties
45 min
Lunch
Cereal Crunch Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Bars
10 min
Snack
Flaxseed Blueberry Overnight Oats
10 min
Snack
Vegan Quinoa Zucchini Frittata Muffins
35 min
Snack
Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers
60 min
Dinner
Gājjar No Halvo Baked Oatmeal
40 min
Breakfast
The Best Broccoli Slaw
50 min
Lunch
Vegan Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Greens
50 min
Dinner
Sweet Potato Bars
50 min
Snack
Plum Rosette Tarts
50 min
Snack
Chocolate-Orange Dessert Donuts
80 min
Snack
Blackberry Polenta Cake
65 min
Snack
Moroccan Carrot-Beet Salad
15 min
Lunch
Vegan Strawberry Blondies
75 min
Snack
Vegan Black Forest Brownies with Cherries
70 min
Snack
Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
135 min
Snack
Banana and Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
80 min
Snack
Crispy French Toast Cups with Bananas Foster Topping
50 min
Breakfast
Mini Apple-Raisin Muffins
50 min
Breakfast
Berry and Banana Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
90 min
Snack
Walnut Biscuit Stacked Fruit Appetizers
60 min
Dinner
Pumpkin Risotto Frittata with Mushrooms
155 min
Breakfast
Dreamy Zucchini Breakfast Cookies
25 min
Snack
Confetti Cornmeal Muffins
30 min
Breakfast
Quiche Florentine with Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
75 min
Dinner
Easy Oat Waffles
60 min
Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Coconut Pancakes
60 min
Snack
Purple Potato Croquettes with Kale Salad
45 min
Lunch
Crispy Baked Polenta Sticks with Ranch Dip
120 min
Snack