Newbie question about Flax-o-meal?

[Yewtree]

Hi there everyone! Here is the nutrient breakdown of flax-o-meal, a commercially available hot cereal:
Serving Size 1/2Cup,
Calories 130,
Total Carbohydrate 12g,
Dietary Fiber 10g,
Sugars 0g,
Protein 12g

Ingredients: Wheat Bran, Flax Seed Meal, Soy Protein Isolate (non-GMO), Cocoa, Artificial & Natural Flavors, Salt.

Can I eat this for breakfast?
thanks,
Yewtree :wave

[not2late]

Hi.

Flax meal, psyllium husks and coarse wheat bran are acceptable in all phases of Atkins for use as a fiber supplement or to relieve constipation.

According to Chapter 8, the daily limit for these fibers are 1 tablespoon if used as a fiber supplement. According to Induction Rule 12, to relieve constipation you begin with 1 tablespoon and increase it to find relief of constipation. The thing is about these fibers is that it takes a couple of days to work. To make things abit more complicated, flaxmeal is mentioned in Atkins Diabetes Revolution as a constipation reliever. The instructions there is to use 2 teaspoons.

Flax is also a seed. So this flax cereal is more appropriate for OWL where you will be able to have 1 ounce of seeds/nuts.

There are other cautions with flax.

http://www.aicr.org/publications/newsletter.lasso?index=1457

Dr. Lilian Thompson, a professor at the University of Toronto and a recognized expert on flax, points to a number of studies that suggest flaxseed may lower breast cancer risk in women throughout the life cycle.





Who Should Eat Flax?


The very properties that may help prevent breast cancer, however, may also speed up the cancer process once it has begun. Therefore, people receiving drugs for breast cancer treatment should limit or avoid flaxseed. Dr. Thompson also believes that until further studies are conducted, certain groups of people – including children, young adults and women who are breast-feeding, pregnant or trying to conceive – should be cautious about consuming large amounts of flax.


Dr. Thompson frequently reminds consumers that no food is a magic bullet and that the best way to consume flax is as just one part of a diet based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. She recommends consuming one tablespoon of flaxseed (about 10 grams) per day. Based on current research, this amount may provide health benefits without potential risks. She advises against taking lignan supplements.

Dr. Lilian Thompson, a professor at the University of Toronto and a recognized expert on flax, points to a number of studies that suggest flaxseed may lower breast cancer risk in women throughout the life cycle.

Who Should Eat Flax?

The very properties that may help prevent breast cancer, however, may also speed up the cancer process once it has begun. Therefore, people receiving drugs for breast cancer treatment should limit or avoid flaxseed. Dr. Thompson also believes that until further studies are conducted, certain groups of people – including children, young adults and women who are breast-feeding, pregnant or trying to conceive – should be cautious about consuming large amounts of flax.


Dr. Thompson frequently reminds consumers that no food is a magic bullet and that the best way to consume flax is as just one part of a diet based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. She recommends consuming one tablespoon of flaxseed (about 10 grams) per day. Based on current research, this amount may provide health benefits without potential risks. She advises against taking lignan supplements.

Through my own research on flax, I've also found on case of medically documented flax allergy.

Do some research on your own, so you will be an educated consumer about this food and others.

[Yewtree]

Thanks for the information!!

Yewtree