Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

[PinkLady260]

Hi all!!

Does anyone know if Flax and Baking Powder is acceptable for induction??

Thanks!

[not2late]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

Flax is limited to 1 tablespoon daily for use a fiber supplement. If you are using it to relieve constipation, you can use more, until you find relief of your constipation.

Baking powder technically is.

[PinkLady260]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

Thank you! Do we figure either of them into carb count?

[hopejoy]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

uh oh, didn't know that about the 1 tbsp limit... I've been doing 2... trying to keep constipation at bay.... okay, I'll cut back to 1. Thanks for the info.
liz

[not2late]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

If two keeps your constipation at bay, then it's okay to have two tablespoons. We've had problems in the past where people were eating 1 cup of that stuff because they were using it as a grain/flour substitute and not because they had constipation issues. Like any other food, flaxmeal is a "Your Mileage May Vary" thing: for some people it doesn't affect their weight loss, for others it does.

Everything you eat and drink gets counted towards your daily carb totals.

[mirna05]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

Flax is limited to 1 tablespoon daily for use a fiber supplement. If you are using it to relieve constipation, you can use more, until you find relief of your constipation.

Baking powder technically is.

The book says 2 tablespoons or more if you need it to relieve constipation

is baking powder really allowed in induction?

[MrsMinnie]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

Hi, I found a pizza recipe here. Is it OK for induction using flaxmeal and baking powder?

[MrsMinnie]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

I just found this online for anyone curious about baking powder
Baking powder contains sodium bicarbonate, but it includes the acidifying agent already (cream of tartar), and also a drying agent (usually starch)

Another thing - The one I bought from the supermarket (supercook gluten free) has 16g per 100g.

[not2late]

Re: Flax and Baking Powder Acceptable?

Read the ingredients of your baking powders, etc.

Frankly, I would avoid anything that isn't on the list during the 14 day Induction. Remember, it's just 14 days without eating faux baked goods and the result you get during these 14 days is very important because it helps you determine how to plan the rest of your Atkins.