re: Flax and Fatty Acid Update

TnaMaree — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:08:31 GMT

I have been adding whole organic flax seed to my morning whole wheat bran without grinding first. (I have a constipation problem). I heat my cereal in the microwave. I notice when I "go" there are alot of seeds. QUESTION: Is it ok to eat the flax without grinding the seeds first? Also, I am surprised by the flax seed oil news. I had thought it was very good for you and bought a good supply. Of course now I will have to throw it away.

Thanks to anyone who can answer my question.

re: Flax and Fatty Acid Update

WSmart — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:03:01 GMT

I got Rexall organic flax in the vitamin section at Walmart. Just happened to be there and nobody here is carrying refrigerated flax at this time. That oil is perfectly clean of that that taste, for some reason. They say they process under a 'nitrogen blanket'. I don't know. They sell an 8oz bottle for about $6 bucks. I prefer hemp for a number of reasons, but it's hard to find hemp here and it tends to cost a bit more. I'd use nothing but hemp oil if I could get a good per liter price in a glass bottle. I'm looking at buying it online in bulk, but the shipping changes are a killer.

One issue with the bad taste with flax....I also get a very strong taste with hemp flour or protein which is similar. I think it's the high iron level. I can't eat the stuff. It's awful.

Thanks Merc'y! Thanks for caring. Thanks all!

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