Is wheat bran as good as flax?

[cleochatra]

Is wheat as fibrous, equalling, essentially the same as flax, or is it better to stay away from wheat?

I know people have wheat allergy issues. Just wondering if staying away from bran is a good thing in favor of the flax.

Thanks! sorry for all the questions. I'm learning!

[sadie147]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

I love wheat bran, I used it all the time mixed with flax. Sometimes I make a wheat/flax mix when I'm grinding my flax seeds I add some whole unprocessed wheat bran and grind together.

It doesn't have the same omega 3/6 benefits as flax but is a wonderful food i think! It's way lower calorie than flax, but the carbs are slightly higher. Still, It's not a really high carb grain:

the one I buy lists per 1/2 cup serving:

77 cals
2g fat
19g carbs
13 g fibre
2g protein

I've never had issues with it.

It's a very dry grain keep in mind..that's why i usually mix with 1/2 flax when baking or making pancakes with it.

hope this helps!

[lbrowne]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

I haven't tried wheat bran, but I often use oat bran. Usually mixed with ground flax. Sometimes I'll soak it with some hot water for making muffins, and then add extra eggs. I've never really wrote down my recipes for muffins.

~ Linda

[not2late]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

If you're sensitive to wheat, then avoid the bran. Curiously though, I found that wheat bran has no bad effect on my asthma, while some other wheat products do. Anyhow, I spoon a tablespoon of wheat bran mixed with wheat germ on my cottage cheese or yogurt.

I'm not too crazy about flax, mainly due to the slimy texture (reminds me of booger mucus).

[sadie147]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

I'm not too crazy about flax, mainly due to the slimy texture (reminds me of booger mucus).

LOL i'm so glad i wasn't sitting here eating a flax bun when i read that

[not2late]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

Sorry to gross you out Sadie (but that description was alot less graphic than the one I originally had written )

[Elsie150]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

<<reminds me of booger mucus>>

I read this comment a couple of days ago and tried a mock oatmeal today. And it took some deep breathing and no eye contact and extra splenda to get it down thanks to this comment that kept running through my head...LOL! Definately a required taste.

[cleochatra]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... booger mucuous!





Thanks, you guys! I looooooove flax! I'm glad to have info on the bran, too!

[Pau]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

I don´t like flax! I usually have wheat bran and oat bran.

[Elsie150]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

<<mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... booger mucuous!>>

You are a woman of many strange tastes, Cleo!!

That reminds me....Do you know the difference between snot and broccoli??

[Elsie150]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

No one asked so I forgot to post the answer.

The difference between snot and broccoli is that kids won't eat broccoli. ;^o

[MotherOfGizmo]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

No one asked so I forgot to post the answer.

The difference between snot and broccoli is that kids won't eat broccoli. ;^o

GAG! I'm so glad I have a dog instead of a kid!

[missx555]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

Its funny because my two year old wont eat boogies, I even try to give it to them(hehe!!) and he'll be like YUKKKKKK!!! Mommy!!!!!! Anyways, I have an flaxseed question, where do I get it from? I've bought flaxseed oil, and that is gross, but I cant seem to find anything else like seeds and flakes.

[Kent]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

I find my local grocery store selling it in the flour/corn starch aisle. If you can't find it there, look in the health foods section, but expect to pay more than $1-2/pound.

[missx555]

Re: Is wheat bran as good as flax?

What's the name of a store you find it at? Im in Texas. and come to think of it the only big supermarket chains we have are blue sage and albertson's and of course Wal Mart! And what do I look for seeds, or flakes?