How long until flax meal 'takes effect'?

**filled.up.with.love** · September 6th, 2008, 05:13 AM

I am trying the cereal for the first time this morning. 1/2 cup of flax meal in there. I just want to plan my day correctly and not be out on the tennis court or something when the effects of the fiber 'hit'

if you know what I mean! So, am I looking at an hour or two or 1/2 day or what?

**Georgiana** · September 6th, 2008, 06:15 AM

I don't think you can 'plan' it. For example, flax has absolutely no effect on me. However, my parents and my brother spend their day in the bathroom after eating 1-2 tablespoons.

**momtomany1** · September 6th, 2008, 06:48 AM

I have never timed it.. sorry.. but I am concerned about a whole half cup at one time, the first time. I can't find any references, but if you are not used to getting a lot of fiber, that is a lot of ounces to start off with. You might end up with 'issues' like gas. Generally, the recommended dose is just a couple of ounces!

I use flax in moderation, and stools stay soft and regular.

**jaybee007** · September 6th, 2008, 06:52 AM

It depends on how sensitive your digestive system is, so perhaps go easy this time around and eat a little bit to see the effects it has on you.

Where does everyone get their flax meal from?

**momtomany1** · September 6th, 2008, 06:59 AM

They carry flax seeds in grocery stores, health food stores, and even at the 'day old bakery outlet' around here, and I grind them in a coffee grinder. The high fat content makes the meal spoil quickly, go rancid? so I prefer seeds and store in the freezer.

It has been reported that Gandhi once said, “Wherever flaxseeds become a regular food item among the people, there will be better health.”

**determined2shrink** · September 6th, 2008, 08:42 AM

I thought you were suppose to start with 1 tablespoon the first day and then up it by tablespoons each day until it works.

**filled.up.with.love** · September 6th, 2008, 11:13 AM

I get a pretty good deal of fiber in my diet already

so I wasn't super-worried, but I did want to make sure it wasn't like eating 1/2 a jar of Metamucil or something

. So far so good. Thank you for all the great advice - I love this place!

**Sherri** · September 6th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by jaybee007

It depends on how sensitive your digestive system is, so perhaps go easy this time around and eat a little bit to see the effects it has on you.

Where does everyone get their flax meal from?

I use this brand www.bobsredmill.com . I find it in my grocers in the organic section.
Sherri