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tobethin
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Posted: 17 Aug 2005 03:31 pm |
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I HAVE BEEN USING FLAX SEED OIL CAPSULES TO COMBAT CONSTIPATION WHILE ON A LOW CARB DIET AND IT WORKED WONDERS FOR ME AND PLUS YOU GET A HEALTHY DOES OF OMEGA FATTY 3 ACIDS. I HAVE SINCE OPTED FOR A HEALTHIER DIET INCLUDING ALL FOODS BUT IN MODERATION BUT I STILL TAKE ONE EVERYDAY
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Peter
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Posted: 17 Aug 2005 04:05 pm |
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I put a tablespoon of ground flaxseed on my morning oatmeal. I understand it's even better as far as nutrients go, though a little less convenient than a pill.
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tobethin
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Posted: 17 Aug 2005 06:24 pm |
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I TRIED THE ACTUAL FLAX SEEDS FIRST. I WAS PUTTING IT IN MY YOGURT AND CEREAL IN THE MORNING. THAT DID NOT WORK OUT TO WELL BECAUSE IT TAKES SOMETIME TO FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH YOU ACTUALLY NEED AND I ENDED UP CONSTIPATED LIKE YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE SEEDS SOAK UP WATER IN YOUR INTESTINE AND THEREFORE CAUSES CONSTIPATION.
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Peter
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Posted: 17 Aug 2005 06:47 pm |
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Whatever works for you!
I would like to ad for anyone else reading this that it is not seeds that should be added to cereal but ground flaxseed. Whole seeds can pass through our bodies with little or no digestion.
Peter
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wm
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Posted: 17 Aug 2005 09:11 pm |
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| All fiber-rich products absorb water in your digestive tract--that's what make them work! The key is always to drink plenty of water with any fiber, as the labels of Metamucil et. al. are keen to point out. However, all of the fiber benefits of ground flax are lost in oils, capsules, and any refined flax products.
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Terii
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Posted: 13 Dec 2005 05:21 pm |
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| Yeah, I`ve heard of ti too, and it does work for me also... but not as fast as I would like...
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NiceGuy182
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Posted: 25 Jan 2006 07:45 am |
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| How well? What noticable improvements have you seen? I love oatmeal but find that as almost of a... laxative... for me, I get unbelievable gastronal movements. Any ideas? Quaker Oats Oatmeal (2 scoops) plus half a bag of that instant stuff with peaches or whatever for taste.
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GreenEater
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Posted: 11 Feb 2006 02:11 am |
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Wanted to share my personal experience with flax. I used the ground seeds as a supplement a few years back. It took me months to figure out that I am allergic to it. My lips were swelling slightly and getting tiny blisters. Nothing serious, but an annoying problem.
I've since read that one should be careful with flax. Some people are highly allergic and can have serious reactions (throat swelling, breathing problems).
My advice is to go slowly and monitor for any reactions. That said, it has many great benefits and is frequently recommended.
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vivi
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Posted: 21 May 2006 05:13 am |
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Must the linseeds be grinded? I bought the seeds but no grinder.. 
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Terii
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Posted: 21 May 2006 11:49 am |
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NiceGuy182 wrote: How well? What noticable improvements have you seen? I love oatmeal but find that as almost of a... laxative... for me, I get unbelievable gastronal movements. Any ideas? Quaker Oats Oatmeal (2 scoops) plus half a bag of that instant stuff with peaches or whatever for taste.
Pretty well, I lost 20 lbs already and keep loosing, even though I`m close to my target weight! And that`s why I lose slowly now.
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wm
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Posted: 21 May 2006 07:32 pm |
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Must the linseeds be grinded? I bought the seeds but no grinder..
Yes, the whole seeds will pass through the body undigested, like tomato seeds. Usually you can buy flax seeds already ground--as flax meal. If not, a simple coffee grinder or similar will do the trick.
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Micromentor
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Posted: 22 May 2006 12:46 am |
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It's important to keep in mind why you're taking the suppliment when you evaluate its value to you. I take flax seed oil capsules but my purpose is to suppliment my omega fatty acids because I'm on a low fat diet which is reducing their source from the food I eat. This problem is constant so I take them regularly. I have been told that the oil by itself is usually a better quality than the capules but the shelf life is longer in the capsules. I have used both and find that they both work but the capsules are more convienient for me.
Now and then I need to increase my fiber to counter digestive problems and I add bran to recipies or cereal to do this. If this were also a chronic problem which it's not, flax seeds could be a source but I agree they would need to be broken. Whole seeds would more than likely go through your system undigested, adding neither oils nor fiber. For me the seeds would not work well as my source of fiber because the amount of oil I need is much less than the amount of fiber in bulk so if I used it, I would still need another fiber suppliment.
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Skipperdox
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Posted: 22 May 2006 01:48 am |
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Flaxseed oil works as a substitute for vegetable oil in almost any recipe. I have seen flax-oil cooking sprays for baking or frying.
I've started seeing a lot of multi-grain breads with flax seeds in them.
Flax seeds can be ground up in any food-processor, and in most blenders (for those who do not have a coffee-grinder). They can be added to smoothies- fruit or dairy and help maintain the satiated sensation for longer periods of time. They can also be sprinkled on salads.
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seminakedcats
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Posted: 22 May 2006 03:08 pm |
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Just the Flax Ma'am
I love the stuff. I heard Peter say he put it in his oatmeal so in it went. I also mix in a scoop of protein powder. Warning, it will almost double the size, so use a little less oatmeal than usual.
As Skipper said, it's great in salads and yogurts too. Gives everything a little bit of a nutty taste and a nice consistency, more like you're eating food as opposed to eating thick liquid (in the case of the yogurt). I don't eat very much meat, so I figure this is a bonus product that my body probably needs and I get a little zippy on B-12.
So, here's to Ground Flax Seeds! Or whatever you use!
Kit
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Terii
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Posted: 22 May 2006 04:57 pm |
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Micromentor wrote: It's important to keep in mind why you're taking the suppliment when you evaluate its value to you.
Exactly! You have to know, why you are taking ANY pill for that matter! And what impact it makes on your body!
Last edited on 29 May 2006 04:13 pm by Terii
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PartyTime
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Posted: 5 Apr 2011 03:59 pm |
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I agree completely that supplements are a case-to-case, person-to-person basis. I've never been too happy with flax seed oil. It didn't seem to make that much difference compared to just drinking a lot of water. I take a colloid for over all health, but that's about it right now.
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