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Old 10-18-2007, 08:15 AM
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how many of you incorporate this into your diet? What do you do with it?

http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/english/index.php?p=faq

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax
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Old 10-18-2007, 08:20 AM
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A few bullet points summarizing what I have read:

-Use the milled seed, not the oil. Your body processes the seed nutrients much better AFAIK.
-Fish oil is way preferable.
-Flaxseed mixed in with oatmeal or cottage cheese or shakes or yogurt gives a good texture (my opinion).
-You should limit your flax intake or just replace it with walnuts and other oils as it supposedly has a bunch of links to phytoestrogens.
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Old 10-18-2007, 08:33 AM
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hmm didn't know about the last point... was thinking of using it in addition to fishoil...will do more research...

sketpical about the last bullet point.
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Old 10-18-2007, 09:19 AM
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The last bullet point isn't wrong, but I mixed up oils. High flax oil consumption has links to prostate cancer in men, so don't go overboard. However, the estrogen concerns still exist, but aren't certain.
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Old 10-18-2007, 10:32 AM
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I have been eating flax seed meal with my oatmeal every morning for a while now. I buy the golden flax seed whole from Whole Foods Market and grind them myself - saves me a ton of money over buying the preground meal.

It has a good flavor, good texture, and tends to help fluff the oatmeal up when its microwaved. I like the stuff for those reasons alone, the dietary benefits are just a plus.
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Old 10-18-2007, 11:12 AM
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Elite athletes like Barry Bonds and Marion Jones used it to get to the top.
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Old 10-18-2007, 11:16 AM
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hmm if I don't really eat grains what can I put this on? Salads? Fruit?
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Old 10-18-2007, 11:31 AM
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i toss 2 tbsp into my prebed protein shake and it just thickens it a bit, no real taste...i bought it in bulk on amazon...

i tried the oil a while back but it tasted like ass...
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Old 10-20-2007, 06:07 PM
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I eat 3-4 tbsp of flax oil a day and my gains are noticeably better when eating flax oil than replacing it with some other fat.
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Old 10-20-2007, 06:11 PM
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Yes. Flax is a very good food.

I like milled flaxseed. Flaxseed oil tasted too intense for me.
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