flax seeds - do you eat them on a daily basis?

[Lisa]

I keep it on hand and make a flax muffin now and then for regularity or being able to have something quick and easy for breakfast...but I can't have it every day or I'm over regular.

[SunnySmile501]

One thing you that are cooking the flaxseed need to know--you destroy most of the health benefits when you heat it. After cooking, about all that is left is the fiber.

[sadie147]

I'm like Meg's I used to eat it every day until i researched it more, and wasn't sure it was good for daily use...as well I was cooking it which as Sunny pointed out is not beneficial.

I actually suspect it has in the past caused me issues with stalls.

I now use Chia seed to get my EFA's and fibre. They have more Omega 3's than any food including flax, are very mild tasting and can be added to pretty much anything, do not need to be ground (they're tiny round seeds) to get their nutrition, and cooking them does not affect them at all. They're also interesting to use in cooking as they 'thicken' foods by creating a gell when soaked in liquid. I like them in yogurt as it thickens it almost to a mousse consistency when left for 10 mins.

Chia for Health - Dr. Weil info on them. It's a good alternative for anyone that doesn't want to consume flax.

[sadie147]

i just realized I should also add, Chia is not on the list of acceptable foods for induction, it's only gained popularity recently...so you can wait for the nuts and seeds rung or proceed with caution if you do add it as a fibre suppliment.

The nutritional info is

in 2tbsns

46 cals
4g's fat
2g sodium
5g's carbs
4g's fibre
3g's protein

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

Originally Posted by sadie147

I'm like Meg's I used to eat it every day until i researched it more, and wasn't sure it was good for daily use...as well I was cooking it which as Sunny pointed out is not beneficial.

I actually suspect it has in the past caused me issues with stalls.

I now use Chia seed to get my EFA's and fibre. They have more Omega 3's than any food including flax, are very mild tasting and can be added to pretty much anything, do not need to be ground (they're tiny round seeds) to get their nutrition, and cooking them does not affect them at all. They're also interesting to use in cooking as they 'thicken' foods by creating a gell when soaked in liquid. I like them in yogurt as it thickens it almost to a mousse consistency when left for 10 mins.

Chia for Health - Dr. Weil info on them. It's a good alternative for anyone that doesn't want to consume flax.

Ok, now I'm curious what information you came across that made you unsure of its benefits?...of course everything I've researched on it says how FABULOUS it is...

[Slapshot]

Also, for the sake of clarification for those unfamiliar with flax, be sure you use flax meal not flax "seeds." Flax seeds have an outer shell that is very resistant to digestion and they'll pass right through you. So, flax meal or "ground flax" is the way to go...

[sadie147]

I did a lot of online research..i'm going back about a year ago and i didn't bookmark (i have a zillion bookmarks i'd never find them anyway!). It can take alot of research but i try to find non-sponsored studies when researching these kinds of things (notice when you type in 'flax benefits' you get flax councils, flax retailers etc).

After reading that cooking decreases the health benefits, it's tendancy for rancidity, phyto estrogen qualities etc, I decided to start using chia daily for my omega 3's and fibre. As well as i said i suspect it stalls me.

I still do use flax occaisionally/rarely. I'm not telling anyone else not to use it....everyone can make their own decision on it. This is just my personal choice is all.

[sallyseachange]

This is interesting. Just recently, I began to wonder if I was having problems with flax. I eat flax crackers often, but seem to have noticed that my weight drops when I drop them.... I still need to do more trials though, to be sure.

Seems I'm not the only one who has issues with flax.
And I did so love flax crackers with nice salty butter!!!

[SunnySmile501]

Originally Posted by keriann_forgoodthistime

Ok, now I'm curious what information you came across that made you unsure of its benefits?...of course everything I've researched on it says how FABULOUS it is...

My research is incomplete on this subject, but I went through what I had to get you a few examples. Since this question will be asked over and over, it would get lost on this thread, so I started a thread in the Vita-Nutrient Solution/Supplements forum entitled Flaxseed Pro and Con. Here's the link: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ml#post1056969 (Flaxseed Pro and Con)

[kibskix]

speaking of flax, adding strawberry/cream capella drops in your flax cereal is tasty tasty goodness.