Flax seeds

What can I do with flax seeds I love them, I know they are healthy,full of Omega 3 I believe it is,  I have had some great cookies with them baked in , I have thrown a handful onto a salad.Any new ideas of how I can incorporate them into cooking .?

[tigerlilly5909]

I saw on Dr. Oz that if you don't bite the flax seed and break it apart with your teeth it will not be absorbed into your system. I like them, they are in the trail mix bars I eat but I also take flax seed oil in the capsules. I would put them in any baked good or granola. Cereal, hot or cold would be good and why not in with your fruit salad or yogurt.

[margypops]

I have never heard that, well that makes it less of a benefit to eat as I cant see anyone doing that if its in their cooking, maybe the oil would be better, thank you for that ...

[ahassounah]

or you can just use ground flaxseed, I put some ground flaxseed in salads, meatloaf, protein shakes, ...etc

[tigerlilly5909]

Do you ground them or do they come ground?

[margypops]

I am trying to find out more as I have been eating them whole for a long time I didnt realise they have to be ground , doesnt make sense they selling them whole.The cookies are probably ground but you can see the seeds aswell, they are 'healthy'  .cookies ...

[gracefromHHP]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01258

thought this might be helpful in this post :)

[tigerlilly5909]

Thanks! This answers all of our questions. All of them!

[gracefromHHP]

I've found that flax seed oil gives me really bad reflux/indigestion. anyone else have that problem?

I don't seem to have the same problem when I eat something with flax seeds in it though like bread or cereal or something.

[tigerlilly5909]

I take two 1000mg soft-gels per day and only have trouble if I do not eat with it. I also take biotin, multivitamin, tums and evening of primrose oil, so, it could be any one of those that bother me. I almost always take it with food and don't have any trouble when I do. When I don't I have a stomach ache for about an hour. No indigestion or reflux. I did have a terrible time with fish oil and switched to flax seed.

[gymdandee]

You may be among the vast number of Americans who approach a bowl of nuts with some degree of trepidation. Nuts are full of fat, after all, and the prevailing wisdom tells us to eat less fat. prevailing wisdom isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and in the case of nuts, it couldn’t be further off base.

So here’s the truth about the fat found in almonds, walnuts, pecans, and other nuts: It’s as healthy—or healthier—than anything else in your diet. It fills your belly better than any other snack on the planet while decreasing your risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, smoothing your skin, pumping you full of antioxidants, and helping you stay thin. In fact, a study from Georgia Southern University found that eating a high-protein, high-fat snack like nuts can increase your calorie burn for more than 3 hours. Think about that. It means that next time you go to the theater, if you replace your Mike and Ikes with macadamia nuts and your Whoppers with walnuts, you’ll increase your calorie burn for the full duration of the movie.
  The blueprint for incorporating nuts into your diet—along with seeds and flavor enhancers that boost their nutritional impact and make the less-palatable nuts easy to handle. A quarter cup of trail mix makes a perfect snack on its own, but it’s also ideal for adding protein, fiber, and nutritional bang to any meal. Make it in big batches and scoop it into a sandwich bag before you head out for the day. Then you’ll be prepared to fight hunger whenever it strikes.
                                                        Choose a Nut

Almonds are a good source of maganese and copper, minerals that help fight free radicals.
Brazil nuts were found to be more effective than supplements at providing selenium, an essential micromineral.
Macadamias deliver about twice as many healthy monounsaturated fatty acids as almonds.
Peanuts have been proven effective in preventing colon cancer, which is likely due to the concentration of beta-sisterol.
Pecans, according to a USDA study, display four times the antioxidant activity of almonds and nearly six times that of peanuts.
Pistachios are often overlooked for other nuts, but if you find them shelled, they make a flavorful and nutritious addition to trail mix.
Walnuts contain an impressive 2.5 grams of omega-3 fats per ounce. Research shows these fats can help ward of depression and heart disease.
                                                              Choose a Seed

Sunflower seeds contain about half your day’s vitamin E in each ounce. That helps slow the visible effects of aging.
Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols that can lower cholesterol and bolster the immune system.
Hemp seeds are a good source of essential fatty acids.
Sesame and hemp seeds are nutritionally stacked, but they tend to slip through your fingers when you eat by the handful. As a general rule, limit them to mixes bound for spoon-worthy foods like yogurt and cereal.
Chia seeds deliver three times the fiber of sesame seeds and a payload of omega-3 fats. Find them at BobsRedMill.com.
                                                       Choose an Extra Crunch

General Mills Fiber One. Other cereals work just as well. Experiment at will with Grape-Nuts, Cheerios, and Kix.
Wasabi peas are perfect for a spicy kick. The best varieties are those made without artificial coloring or dubious additives like monosodium glutamate.
Pretzel are a reliable source of salty crunch. They're nutritionally weak though, so sprinkle in sparingly.
Sesame sticks are like pretzels made with sesame seeds, which means they deliver an extra mineral package that includes copper and manganese.
                                               Choose a Sweetener

Raisins are a top source of boron, a trace mineral crucial for bone health.
Dried apricots are a great source of fiber and vitamin A, an antioxidant that also protects your vision.
Blueberries have been shown in promote healthy cognitive functions.
Cranberries help prevent breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer.
Dried goji berries are a great addition for both their antioxidant potency and sweet-tart finish.
Dried cherries boost your polyphenols, a cancer-fighting antioxidant nutrient group.
Banana chips are tasty, but often they come packaged with a dose of trans fats. Avoid the problem by seeking those varieties that have been fried in canola or coconut oils instead of partially hydrogenated oil.
Dark chocolate chips are proven mood boosters, and the darker the chocolate, the better. We like Ghirardelli’s 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips.
                                                                     Mix It Up

The Ultimate ETNT Trail Mix
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dried apricots or other dried fruit
½ cup sunflower seeds

The bigger variety of nuts and fruits you include, the more expansive your nutritional arsenal will be. Mix these ingredients together in a large bowl and store in an airtight container.

155 calories
10 g fat (1 g saturated)
5 mg sodium
16 g carbohydrates
4 g protein
2.5 g fiber

The Trail Blazer
1½ cups raisins
1 cup almonds
1 cup pretzel sticks
½ cup peanuts
½ cup dark chocolate chips

The relatively high ratio of fast-digesting carbs makes this the ideal mix to eat before a big hike, jog, or workout. The added bonus is that the salt from the pretzels will help replace the sodium you lose to sweat.  

150 calories
7 g fat (1 g saturated)
105 mg sodium
21 g carbohydrates
4 g protein
2 g fiber

The Brain Booster
1 cup pecans
1 cup chopped Brazil nuts
1 cup walnuts
1 cup dried blueberries
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup hemp or chia seeds (optional)

Every component of this mix champions at least one nutrient necessary for cognitive power. The collective impact is a head-healthy mix of fats, minerals, and antioxidants.

170 calories
15 g fat (2 g saturated)
0 mg sodium
7 g carbohydrates
4 g protein
2 g fiber

[gracefromHHP]

please post links to where you get your information from. that is the most helpful way for folks to figure out if the sources you are quoting without giving credit to are reputible ones or not - thanks!

grace

[gymdandee]

Sorry, It's from Mens Health