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PrintableOkay, here's the poop on flaxseed.
You should buy it whole because the oils in it are very delicate and go rancid quickly. Chances are, the ground flaxseed you see on the shelf at the store has already gone off. It won't hurt you...but it won't help you, either. If you use it in a beverage (or sprinkle it in yogurt or anything liquidy), plan on consuming it immediately. Flaxseed has a lot of soluble fiber and turns slimy very quickly. Don't make a protein shake with flaxseed and put it in the refrigerator for breakfast in the morning - it'll turn to sludge and you'll never get it down. Some people bake with it...but heating flaxseed damages the fats in it. Flaxseed oil is not the best. Again, you can have rancidity issues. Flaxseed oil should always be refrigerated and never be heated. (In other words, it is not to be used as cooking oil.) You have to use it fast - it goes off very quickly. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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horatio said: Mach said: i think they even make a mayo with flax seed oil in it you can buy olive oil with flax seed oil in it too  | |
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CalhounSq said: 
Who takes it? & in what form? I bought a small bag tonight, figured I'd throw it into a protein shake or my eggs or something.  Then I read whole isn't really the way to go b/c you won't fully digest them all, grinding them is better.  But my little mortar & pestle is tragic & annoying just trying to do a teaspoon full  I don't think I wanna buy a coffee grinder just for this shit
I don't wanna buy meal, it freaks me out.  I guess I can give the oil a shot, but out of all 3 options this one goes bad most quickly. 
Anyone taking it on a regular basis? How do you use it? Any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated  Barry, Barry Bonds  ????? When did you join the ORG?
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Only form I get it in is, Smart Balance margarine spread & Creamy Peanut Butter with flax seed oil.   National Funk League✮✮ | |
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There is a brand that has it ground for you already and it's so much easier. I put a table spoon in my orange juice. | |
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horatio said: Mach said: i think they even make a mayo with flax seed oil in it you can buy olive oil with flax seed oil in it too But if you cook w/ it (as a cooking oil) you fuck it up anyway, right? I'm still fuzzy on the cooking thing (how the heat takes away all the good stuff) & how it's supposed to retain the goodness through cooking   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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Genesia said: Okay, here's the poop on flaxseed.
You should buy it whole because the oils in it are very delicate and go rancid quickly. Chances are, the ground flaxseed you see on the shelf at the store has already gone off. It won't hurt you...but it won't help you, either. If you use it in a beverage (or sprinkle it in yogurt or anything liquidy), plan on consuming it immediately. Flaxseed has a lot of soluble fiber and turns slimy very quickly. Don't make a protein shake with flaxseed and put it in the refrigerator for breakfast in the morning - it'll turn to sludge and you'll never get it down. Some people bake with it...but heating flaxseed damages the fats in it. Flaxseed oil is not the best. Again, you can have rancidity issues. Flaxseed oil should always be refrigerated and never be heated. (In other words, it is not to be used as cooking oil.) You have to use it fast - it goes off very quickly. Good info, thanks! I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CarrieLee said: There is a brand that has it ground for you already and it's so much easier. I put a table spoon in my orange juice.
WOW, they must grind it superfine! I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: CarrieLee said: There is a brand that has it ground for you already and it's so much easier. I put a table spoon in my orange juice.
WOW, they must grind it superfine! It is, and it actually tastes pretty good. But now reading the other stuff on here, who knows how long it's good for? I guess your best bet is just hammering the seeds everyday to get the maximum benefits. | |
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great info!! | |
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Rhondab said: great info!!
Omg how cute are you in your new avatar??!!!!! Like, ohhh my god! | |
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CarrieLee said: Rhondab said: great info!!
Omg how cute are you in your new avatar??!!!!! Like, ohhh my god!
You are so stupid... | |
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CarrieLee said: Rhondab said: great info!!
Omg how cute are you in your new avatar??!!!!! Like, ohhh my god! That IS a cute new avvy Rhonda 
My solution was to break down & get a tiny coffee grinder - I'm gonna grind & store the seeds small batches at a time. I think I'll start by throwing some in my baba ganoush  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: CarrieLee said: Omg how cute are you in your new avatar??!!!!! Like, ohhh my god! That IS a cute new avvy Rhonda
My solution was to break down & get a tiny coffee grinder - I'm gonna grind & store the seeds small batches at a time. I think I'll start by throwing some in my baba ganoush your compliment doesn't count cuz you didn't say "Like, ohh my god!"
I've been going back and forth with this flax seed thing. I'm definitely gonna start uppin' my Omega3 intake. | |
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CalhounSq said: ZombieKitten said: birds seem to like it You are NOT helping I can't give mine to the birds, that would be wasteful Think about the birrrrrds!!!   | |
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Rhondab said: CarrieLee said: Omg how cute are you in your new avatar??!!!!! Like, ohhh my god!
You are so stupid... Yes, but it's amusing and made you laugh! | |
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CalhounSq said: Genesia said: Okay, here's the poop on flaxseed.
You should buy it whole because the oils in it are very delicate and go rancid quickly. Chances are, the ground flaxseed you see on the shelf at the store has already gone off. It won't hurt you...but it won't help you, either. If you use it in a beverage (or sprinkle it in yogurt or anything liquidy), plan on consuming it immediately. Flaxseed has a lot of soluble fiber and turns slimy very quickly. Don't make a protein shake with flaxseed and put it in the refrigerator for breakfast in the morning - it'll turn to sludge and you'll never get it down. Some people bake with it...but heating flaxseed damages the fats in it. Flaxseed oil is not the best. Again, you can have rancidity issues. Flaxseed oil should always be refrigerated and never be heated. (In other words, it is not to be used as cooking oil.) You have to use it fast - it goes off very quickly. Good info, thanks! You're welcome. And a coffee grinder is really the best thing to use to grind it. (Just get an "el cheapo" Braun or something - you don't need an expensive grinder for this.) Just make sure you pulse the grinder so the seeds don't get too hot as you're grinding them. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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Genesia said: CalhounSq said: Good info, thanks! You're welcome. And a coffee grinder is really the best thing to use to grind it. (Just get an "el cheapo" Braun or something - you don't need an expensive grinder for this.) Just make sure you pulse the grinder so the seeds don't get too hot as you're grinding them. Another good tip - THANKS I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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I take one Flax seed oil capsule with each meal.
I've heard on nutrition podcasts that it is better than the Omega 3. I can't tell any difference between the two. "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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CalhounSq said:
Who takes it? & in what form? I bought a small bag tonight, figured I'd throw it into a protein shake or my eggs or something. Then I read whole isn't really the way to go b/c you won't fully digest them all, grinding them is better. But my little mortar & pestle is tragic & annoying just trying to do a teaspoon full I don't think I wanna buy a coffee grinder just for this shit
I don't wanna buy meal, it freaks me out. I guess I can give the oil a shot, but out of all 3 options this one goes bad most quickly.
Anyone taking it on a regular basis? How do you use it? Any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated the deliciously witty flax seed corn chips from Trader Joe's!VOTE....EARLY | |
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DiminutiveRocker said: CalhounSq said:
Who takes it? & in what form? I bought a small bag tonight, figured I'd throw it into a protein shake or my eggs or something. Then I read whole isn't really the way to go b/c you won't fully digest them all, grinding them is better. But my little mortar & pestle is tragic & annoying just trying to do a teaspoon full I don't think I wanna buy a coffee grinder just for this shit
I don't wanna buy meal, it freaks me out. I guess I can give the oil a shot, but out of all 3 options this one goes bad most quickly.
Anyone taking it on a regular basis? How do you use it? Any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated the deliciously witty flax seed corn chips from Trader Joe's!I've bought those a few times too I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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