Flax seed?

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jenken99
jenken99 Posts: 564 Member
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I hear alot of people talking about flax seed. one where do you find this and two whats so good about it?

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  • mappy
    mappy Posts: 31 Member
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    Flax seed is the best "non-meat" source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
  • jenken99
    jenken99 Posts: 564 Member
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    ok , but what does this do?
  • mappy
    mappy Posts: 31 Member
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    We need it for proper heart function, stave off depression, and for healthy skin and nails.

    Here are links to a Fact Sheet from Web MD and the Harvard School of Public Health

    http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/omega-3-fatty-acids-fact-sheet

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/questions/omega-3/index.html

    Since I'm a vegetarian, I regularly have ground flax seed in my cereal, protein shake, salads, etc. They taste just like nuts - especially when you grind them first. If you don't grind them, they may just pass right through - if you know what I mean.

    You can buy them just about anywhere. You can buy the whole seeds, or the ground seeds. If your regular grocery store has a natural food section, it would be in there.
  • rachel41
    rachel41 Posts: 354 Member
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    Counter inflammation associated with lupus and gout. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to limit the inflammatory reaction associated with these conditions. In cases of lupus, flaxseed oil not only reduces inflammation in the joints, kidneys and skin, but also lowers cholesterol levels that may be elevated by the disease. Taking flaxseed oil for gout may lessen the often sudden and severe joint pain or swelling that is a symptom of this condition.

    - Control constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders. Because they are high in soluble fiber, ground flaxseeds can help ease the passage of stools and thus relieve constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticular disease.

    - Reduce cancer risk. The lignans in flaxseed appear to play a role in protecting against breast, colon, prostate, and perhaps skin cancer. In one study(1), prostate cancer patients who added about 3 heaping tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily to their diet, had more slowly-dividing tumor cells and a greater rate of tumor cell death than men who did not follow such a diet, after about 5 weeks.

    The researchers found no significant difference in levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), a protein in the blood which indicates prostate cancer progression, between the 2 groups - although men in the early stages of the disease experienced a trend toward lower levels.

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, excluding skin cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 198,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. While the cancer will be diagnosed in about 1 in 6 men, about 1 in 30 will die of the disease.
  • mappy
    mappy Posts: 31 Member
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    Remember flaxseed oil - is an oil - so a tablespoon is well over 100 calories and it does not contain the fiber benefits of the seed . Oh!....and don't heat the oil or it will breakdown and lose all it's nutrition.

    If your diet can afford an extra 100+ calories here and there - go ahead with a tablespoon with your meals.

    It's one of those "good fats".
  • shaleah77
    shaleah77 Posts: 89
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    I just wanted to add...

    I saw Dr. Oz talk about how wonderful it is for you. But, he explained that most people make the mistake of eating it whole and that our bodies don't digest the hull or shell of the seed. So, very little benefit of the seed would be obtained. He recommended putting whole flax seed in a coffee bean/ spice grinder to open them up, then add to ...... :happy:


    P. S. well......after reading the entire thread.......this has been covered :tongue:
  • mappy
    mappy Posts: 31 Member
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    You're right shaleah77. I have two grinders. One for coffee, and the other for flaxseeds.
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
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    Counter inflammation associated with lupus and gout. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to limit the inflammatory reaction associated with these conditions. In cases of lupus, flaxseed oil not only reduces inflammation in the joints, kidneys and skin, but also lowers cholesterol levels that may be elevated by the disease. Taking flaxseed oil for gout may lessen the often sudden and severe joint pain or swelling that is a symptom of this condition.

    - Control constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders. Because they are high in soluble fiber, ground flaxseeds can help ease the passage of stools and thus relieve constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticular disease.

    - Reduce cancer risk. The lignans in flaxseed appear to play a role in protecting against breast, colon, prostate, and perhaps skin cancer. In one study(1), prostate cancer patients who added about 3 heaping tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily to their diet, had more slowly-dividing tumor cells and a greater rate of tumor cell death than men who did not follow such a diet, after about 5 weeks.

    The researchers found no significant difference in levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), a protein in the blood which indicates prostate cancer progression, between the 2 groups - although men in the early stages of the disease experienced a trend toward lower levels.

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, excluding skin cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 198,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. While the cancer will be diagnosed in about 1 in 6 men, about 1 in 30 will die of the disease.
    Its also good if you have high blood pressure. I had a friend who was on meds for it, and sometimes her blood pressure would spike for whatever reason, and she would take the flaxseed oil, and it would releive her headaches....My Mom uses it too.
  • Lindsey83
    Lindsey83 Posts: 16
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    It's great for digestion. I make baked goods and pancakes with it all the time. I also use it in my home made chicken nugget recipe for my kids
  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
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    Remember flaxseed oil - is an oil - so a tablespoon is well over 100 calories and it does not contain the fiber benefits of the seed .
    I use the sofgel caps and they are only 10 calories per. I take 3 a day. I figure I can take the extra 3 grams of fat and 30 calories. :laugh:

    I get my fiber from other sources though I do sometimes use ground flax seeds in recipes.
  • kelly_a
    kelly_a Posts: 2,010 Member
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    i use the 100% milled, ground flaxseed...there is no taste to it and it looks like grainy flour. i use it in my cereal, yogurt, salads, jello's, etc. 1 TBSP is 30 calories, 2.5 g fat, 2 carbs, 2 g fiber and 1.5 protein. it is made by Hodgon's Mill, and i get it at Walmart.

    great for the heart and cholesterol...:happy:
  • jenken99
    jenken99 Posts: 564 Member
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    Counter inflammation associated with lupus and gout. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to limit the inflammatory reaction associated with these conditions. In cases of lupus, flaxseed oil not only reduces inflammation in the joints, kidneys and skin, but also lowers cholesterol levels that may be elevated by the disease. Taking flaxseed oil for gout may lessen the often sudden and severe joint pain or swelling that is a symptom of this condition.

    - Control constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders. Because they are high in soluble fiber, ground flaxseeds can help ease the passage of stools and thus relieve constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticular disease.

    - Reduce cancer risk. The lignans in flaxseed appear to play a role in protecting against breast, colon, prostate, and perhaps skin cancer. In one study(1), prostate cancer patients who added about 3 heaping tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily to their diet, had more slowly-dividing tumor cells and a greater rate of tumor cell death than men who did not follow such a diet, after about 5 weeks.

    The researchers found no significant difference in levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), a protein in the blood which indicates prostate cancer progression, between the 2 groups - although men in the early stages of the disease experienced a trend toward lower levels.

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, excluding skin cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 198,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. While the cancer will be diagnosed in about 1 in 6 men, about 1 in 30 will die of the disease.

    thanks very informative:flowerforyou:
  • leeslim4life
    leeslim4life Posts: 371 Member
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    So, is it safe to say that this is good for knees that snap, crackle & pop?

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