Flax seed meal questions....

[avyance]

I see on this board a lot of people using flax seed. So here are my questions:

Is this used to keep you regular?
Could it stall your weight loss?
Can you use it during induction?

Thanks in advance!!!!!

[2big4mysize]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

induction rule 12 lists it as a source of fiber for constipation issues.
Check the recipe section for flax recipes. it is a great low carb high fiber food and has the most healthy Omega 3s of all foods.

[punkin50]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

2 tablespoons of flax is 3 carbs and its fiber is also 3 carbs. You deduct the fiber from the total carbs which leaves you with 0 so it doesn't count against your net carbs.

[Lisa M]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

Like these ladies said, it's great. I use it regularly for making breakfast in the morning.

[not2late]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

2 tablespoons of flax is 3 carbs and its fiber is also 3 carbs. You deduct the fiber from the total carbs which leaves you with 0 so it doesn't count against your net carbs.

Not quite. The numbers are rounded up for the fiber. Flax does have a net carb, inspite of what the packaging says.

Plug the numbers in to a Hidden Carb Calculator and you'll see what I mean.

[iwritedocs]

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So when I plug in the numbers for 2 tbsp of flax meal, the hidden carb counter says we should be counting 1.875 grams per 2 Tbsp, right?

[Jobu1977]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

my question is.. where do I get it?? I've looked all over the grocery store and I can only find it mixed with oats for breakfast... help?

[punkin50]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

I found it at Walmart in the Supplement section. I also had trouble finding it till someone on this BB told me where to find it.

[iwritedocs]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

Trader Joes has it for the cheapest price. $1.99. Red Mill is the brand. I've also seen it at Albertsons and some smaller markets but it is $3.99. Look where the natural cereals are located.

[lbrowne]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

My favorite is the golden flax from Wheat Montana. www.wheatmontana.com
It has a better texture and moistness when ground than the flax I've picked up at natural food stores.

Bob's Red Mill flaxmeal has a much different texture than grinding the seeds yourself. Not terrible; I just prefer the ground texture instead.

~ Linda

[NeonLike]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

Hello!
I just bought Flax seeds (they were really hard to find), but I'm not sure how to use them. I would like to use them ground (very curious about all the recipies I found on the board ). I tasted them and it tasted raw (like raw green beans if that makes any sense).

So my question is, should i grind them just like that (and consider it Flax meal), or should it be roasted first?

Thanks in advance!

[lbrowne]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

Just grind them as they are. No roasting needed.

~ Linda

[NeonLike]

Re: Flax seed meal questions....

Thank you Linda!