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Anyone use Ground Flaxseed?

amehrkens
amehrkens Posts: 162 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I just started using ground Flaxseed in hope to help me get and stay more regular. My question s how much should I be using? I have whole Flax and I ground it in my coffee grinder. I have been sprinkling it on my yogurt but I would be interested in hearing other ways to eat it as well.

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  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    I started using flaxseed about 2 weeks ago I put 1tbsp in my protein shake in the morning.
  • mom2alexandmatt
    mom2alexandmatt Posts: 43
    I use the whole seeds and sprinkle them on my cereal every morning. I use a teaspoon and a half, but I think you can have up to 2 Tbsp a day safely.
    Good luck!
  • Kminor67
    Kminor67 Posts: 900 Member
    You can use it as a replacement for oil. I grind some flaxseed, put it in a skillet, add a little water, and then cook boneless skinless chicken breast in it. I've made stir frys this way several times. It's healthier than oil. Also, I put it in my oatmeal, I put it in baked goods, just about anything. Use your imagination!
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    I use them all the time. Add them to greek yogurt; pancakes; smoothies (super way to sneak it to kids!); steel cut oats; um lets see....oh I have added it to homemade granola; even to muffins and homemade bread. Really the options are limitless.....as long as you can take the added consistency, go for it.
  • bbush18
    bbush18 Posts: 207 Member
    when i used flaxseed i used about 1 Tbsp in my cereal and you can add it to cookies or bread you bake!!
  • rocky03
    rocky03 Posts: 55
    I have a friend who is allergic to eggs and when baking substitutes w/flax seeds
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
    I haven't had it in a while but when I did I used about a tablespoon in yogurt or smoothies and would also add to oatmeal and pancake batter.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I was told to ground it up. Otherwise your system doesn't use it the right way. Your body will just flush it out.

    After grinding it i put a tap in my oatmeal, yogurt, protein shakes.
    Very good for you.
  • Angel1029
    Angel1029 Posts: 459
    I use ground Flaxseed and I put 2 tablespoons in my oatmeal every morning.
  • dreja82
    dreja82 Posts: 43
    2 tablespoons a day is the proffesioanlly recomended amount to take a day. I will usually mix a tablespoon in with my cereal then before dinner eat another tablespoon straight to help keep me from over eating at dinner
  • AndreaWyland
    AndreaWyland Posts: 142 Member
    As someone already posted I use them in place of egg for my son, hes allergic. 1 T flax-meal 3 T water = 1 egg. I do this with pancakes, muffins, cookies, any baking I do as well as lasagna:)
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    I use mine the way pretty much everyone else does: smoothies, oatmeal, muffins, breads, etc. But I also take flaxseed oil supplements too.
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    My favorite way is in yogurt, but it is also good in oatmeal and cold cereal.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    A tablespoon of flax per day with a glass of water.
  • necki696
    necki696 Posts: 30
    oatmeal, salad, a wrap, there are all kinds of ways
  • Iris0022
    Iris0022 Posts: 54
    FYI my nutritionist said to store flax seed in the freezer after opening or it will start to lose its nutrients.
  • amsw1275
    amsw1275 Posts: 50 Member
    My daughter also has an egg allergy, so its my go-to substitute. 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water, let sit 3-5 minutes, and you can substitute it for one egg in baked goods (including baking mixes that call for eggs).
  • LixxiKitti
    LixxiKitti Posts: 116
    i put 1tbspn ground flaxseed mixed with almond meal in my protein shake for breakfast
  • ShannonWinger
    ShannonWinger Posts: 309 Member
    I make a simple, delicious Apple Flaxcake with mine. Got the recipe from the Fastrack Detox Diet.

    2 Tbsp shredded apple
    1 egg
    3 Tbsp flaxseed
    cinnamon
    small spoonful of water if needed.

    Mix well and cook like a pancake. Mmmmmm! I top mine with honey or fruit spread.
  • mccaskillda
    mccaskillda Posts: 1
    Try quinoa
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    FYI my nutritionist said to store flax seed in the freezer after opening or it will start to lose its nutrients.
    On my bag of milled flaxseed, it states to store it in the refrigerator after opening.
  • samcee
    samcee Posts: 307
    I mixed 1tbs of flaxseed + 1tbs of oat bran with milk as porridge.
    I use to add a drop of vanilla essence but I'm happy to have it without now. It fills me up for hours!
  • SweetBeth
    SweetBeth Posts: 87 Member
    I make muffins with it:

    4 tbsp. flaxseed meal
    1 egg
    1 tsp butter / oil
    1/4 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp truvia
    baking powder (can't remember the amount)

    Mix together in small microwavable bowl, pop it in for 1 minute and good to go.

    I put cream cheese on mine, but you can add all kinds of toppings. You can also add fruits and/or nuts to the muffin while it's cooking. I've been think of trying some apple bits. Really you can do anything.
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    I put it in my oatmeal, yogurt and I also add it to my pancake batter.
  • nomex
    nomex Posts: 142 Member
    bump... I didn't know about the egg replacement thing. I love that!
  • jackso11
    jackso11 Posts: 5 Member
    I put it in just about everything, coffee, oatmeal, baked goods. I put the whole seeds on salad. It's good for high cholesterol and a dash of it on some of the things you're eating throughout the day can't hurt!
  • Angeladuckworth72
    Angeladuckworth72 Posts: 2 Member
    I use Flax meal in my hamburgers to help us all digest the red meat better. All good times, keep posting.
  • JuantonBliss
    JuantonBliss Posts: 245 Member
    I kind of just sprinkle it in soft serve food, i.e. yogurt, hot cereal, etc. although I did try it on some pizza yesterday. But I really just eat it on mooshy foods lol But also salads.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I just started using ground Flaxseed in hope to help me get and stay more regular. My question s how much should I be using? I have whole Flax and I ground it in my coffee grinder. I have been sprinkling it on my yogurt but I would be interested in hearing other ways to eat it as well.

    I use between 1 and 2 tbs depending on how much milk and yogurt I am using in my smoothie. Add 1 tbs of coconut oil and you will be regular and very smooth. Since I have started using CO, I am amazed at the difference - some times twice per day.
  • PheonixRizing
    PheonixRizing Posts: 131 Member
    I make muffins with it:

    4 tbsp. flaxseed meal
    1 egg
    1 tsp butter / oil
    1/4 tsp cinnamon
    1/4 tsp truvia
    baking powder (can't remember the amount)

    Mix together in small microwavable bowl, pop it in for 1 minute and good to go.

    I put cream cheese on mine, but you can add all kinds of toppings. You can also add fruits and/or nuts to the muffin while it's cooking. I've been think of trying some apple bits. Really you can do anything.

    One minute muffin HOLLA loooooooooooooove them! It's 1/2 a tsp baking powder and I use Rumford reduced sodium and add 47g of blueberries and 25g of ground flax (you can just grind whole flax seed in the your grinder/vitamix/blender instead of buying seperate flax meal. They are delicious and make you poop like a champ -_^
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