Sentences with phrase «flax mucilage»

In the same period of time, flax mucilage was recommended by Theophrastus as a cough remedy.

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Mucilage — Flax seeds are a rich source for mucilage, which is the thick glue like substance that helps the seeds to store food and water and also aides in the seed's germMucilage — Flax seeds are a rich source for mucilage, which is the thick glue like substance that helps the seeds to store food and water and also aides in the seed's germmucilage, which is the thick glue like substance that helps the seeds to store food and water and also aides in the seed's germination.

Although flax would be my pick (warm nutty wonderful taste, whilst chia tastes like gravel to me), chia has a distinctive slimy mucilage - like quality when mixed with water that I don't think flax has, which would make it a good binder.

Flaxseed - Flax seed is 1/3 oil, and the rest of it is made up of fiber, protein, and mucilage.

Flax seeds are also a great source of lignans, vitamins, and minerals.Flax seeds contain 12 % mucilage, which makes it a gentle, natural laxative.

Flax, like psyllium, has a high soluble and insoluble fiber content, and the seeds are commonly used as a treatment for constipation, as their fiber and mucilage content help to improve stool motility.

Flax, also known as flaxseed, has historically been used to treat digestion issues, as it contains high proportions of insoluble fiber; one tablespoon provides 3 g, combined with a large amount of mucilage.

Flax seed contains Omega 3 Fatty acids, Fiber - soluble, insoluble and mucilage fiber, Protein (esp good for vegetarians), Lignans (powerful for anti-inflammation and anti-oxidants), vitamins, minerals and amino acids.