Flax-Z-Snax hot cereal...what do you think?

[guekjian]

This is the nutritional info for this hot cereal. What do ya'll think. Can it have that much fiber???

142-0001
Flax-Z-Snax / Naturally Supreme
Flax-Z-Snax Hot Cereal, Cinnamon and Spice
14 oz.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup (40g)
Servings Per Container: 10 Amount
Per Serving% Daily
Value*Total Calories130 Calories From Fat50 Total Fat 6 g9% Saturated Fat 0 g0% Cholesterol 0 mg0% Sodium 190 mg8% Total Carbohydrates *13 g4% Dietary Fiber 12 g47% Sugars 0 g Show Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Minus Fiber
1
g
Protein 12 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.*Deduct dietary fiber from total carb count to achieve Actual Carb Count. This product would be 13-12 equals 1 carb.Ingredients: Wheat bran, flax seed meal, soy protein isolate (nonGMO), cinnamon, nutmeg, natural flavorings and salt.Recommended Use: Add 1/2 cups to 3/4 cup of hot water to 1/2 cup cereal, let stand for 2 minutes until desired thckness. Stir periodically. OR Microwave- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water to boiling. Add hot water to 1/2 cup of cereal, let stand for 2 minutes.Warning: Allergy Alert: This product is manufactured in a facility that processes soy and nuts.This product may contain traces of nuts.

[Desertthorn]

Probably, the reason we can have flax during induction is because it's nearly pure fiber. Since it's not on the acceptable list I wouldn't eat it on induction, but would try it when I got to the seed and nut level. Saying that...when I made flax meal into a hot cereal it looked and tasted like slime and that was the last time I tried it. Also it has wheat bran.....Also it has wheat bran.

[roadshow]

I have had the cinnamon flavor and the strawberry. They are actually really good. Great way to get lots of fiber. Kind of reminded me of Cream of Wheat and grits.

[not2late]

Originally Posted by guekjian

This is the nutritional info for this hot cereal. What do ya'll think. Can it have that much fiber???

142-0001
Flax-Z-Snax / Naturally Supreme
Flax-Z-Snax Hot Cereal, Cinnamon and Spice
14 oz.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup (40g)
Servings Per Container: 10 Amount
Per Serving% Daily
Value*Total Calories130 Calories From Fat50 Total Fat 6 g9% Saturated Fat 0 g0% Cholesterol 0 mg0% Sodium 190 mg8% Total Carbohydrates *13 g4% Dietary Fiber 12 g47% Sugars 0 g Show Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Minus Fiber
1
g
Protein 12 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.*Deduct dietary fiber from total carb count to achieve Actual Carb Count. This product would be 13-12 equals 1 carb.Ingredients: Wheat bran, flax seed meal, soy protein isolate (nonGMO), cinnamon, nutmeg, natural flavorings and salt.Recommended Use: Add 1/2 cups to 3/4 cup of hot water to 1/2 cup cereal, let stand for 2 minutes until desired thckness. Stir periodically. OR Microwave- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water to boiling. Add hot water to 1/2 cup of cereal, let stand for 2 minutes.Warning: Allergy Alert: This product is manufactured in a facility that processes soy and nuts.This product may contain traces of nuts.

Double check it with a "hidden carb calculator", imo.

[guekjian]

What's a hidden carb calculator? Sounds sinister!!!

[not2late]

The US labeling laws for carbohydrates are very lax, when compared to the laws governing fat and protein labeling. So if a manufacture fudges on the nutritional label, it will be on the carbohydrate amount, since that isn't tightly regulated.

A hidden carb calculator does the total calories in a food equation for you and figures it out for the carb grams not declared on the packaging.

total cals in a food = (9 x fat grams) + (4 x protein grams) + (4 x carb grams)

Take the sum of that equation and compare it to the total cals on the packaging. If there is a difference, then you know the manufacturer isn't being honest with the labeling and that could mean a difference of 1 net carb or 7 net carbs.

If you google "hidden carb calculator, you'll find plent to choose from. It's a good tool and will help you avoid pitfalls when you do OWL and Pre-Maintenance. Just because something is labeled as "low carb" doesn't mean it necessarily is low carb and/or that the manufacturer isn't trying to take advantage of consumers. I remember there was a refrigerated salad dressing that offered a "low carb" version of its line. The low carb version was in a different shaped bottle which held less than the regular dressing, but was about a dollar more expensive. Comparing the ingredients and nutritional info of the low carb line and the regular line, the only difference was the price.

[guekjian]

Wow! I never would have thought! I will take a look later today!

[Elizellen]

Eating flax (linseed) and/or wheat bran is only 'allowed' under the 'constipation rule'

12. If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.

So start by eating a tablespoon only and if the constipation is not alleviated then gradually add more till you are not constipated.

1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons so would be far too much for an induction menu in my opinion

To use flax as a cereal in larger quantities you should be at the OWL level/rung 3 (nuts and seeds) and for larger quantities of wheat bran the last OWL rung (whole grains)