Poliquin on Flax Oil

[aries]

I take cod liver oil, last thing at night before I hit the sack so that way I don't get fishy wind. Anyone else do this?

 

[MikeMartial]

if i throw whole flax seeds in my blender, is that ok? milled flax is pretty expensive, so i always just went for the 1.99/ lb whole seeds, figured less processing = better anyways. didnt know i couldnt digest whole flax seeds.

I buy these in twin packs from Costco:

http://www.wnpharmaceuticals.com/product_details.asp?id=814&cat=54

I can't remember the cost, but it's hardly expensive, but you can always grind them yourself.

 

[evilf22]

ill just throw them in the blender by themselves first, before i add everything else to the smoothie. that should do the trick.

 

[XTrainer]

I get 12oz boxes of milled flax seeds for $5 at regular grocery stores, like wal-mart. I think they're on the baking aisle, or the aisle with health/whole foods-type aisle.

 

[GhostDog]

I buy these in twin packs from Costco:

http://www.wnpharmaceuticals.com/product_details.asp?id=814&cat=54

I can't remember the cost, but it's hardly expensive, but you can always grind them yourself.

I get mine in bulk from Bulk Barn in Toronto. Dirt cheap.

 

[Btwestyo]

I have whole flax seeds? Why cant you just eat them as is? How would you grind them and would putting them in a blender be sufficient?

 

[XTrainer]

Body can't digest whole seeds. The tiny seeds might not get ground very well in a typical blender, but I've never tried.

 

[XTrainer]

What do you have for ALA? I did a pretty massive search last week and didn't turn up a whole lot. Most of the benefits I've seen tied to flax seeds can be directly connected to the fiber content or the phytoestrogens. That, and the fact that ALA is still a "healthy fat," brining us closer to the balanced variety of fats that we need in our diet. Which is why I still eat lots of milled seeds...

But, as far as ALA, I haven't seen much.

Myself, quoted because I'm interested to see what people can perhaps did up regarding ALA that I was unable to find.

 

[MikeMartial]

A teaspoon or two of ground flaxseeds in a chocolate muscle milk shake is a pretty hearty breakfast drink.

That's fucking genius and simplicity at the same time; since I've cut oats, Ive been trying to find a place to use my milled flax. Great idea, Sonny.

 

[TopCat]

I throw my milled flax on just about everything. I throw a couple Tbps in my MPI shakes, sprinkle it on my veggies along with EVOO, like spinach and yams.

 

[MuyThaiFighter]

I bought flax seed meal last night. Is that ok? Only ingredient on the label is "ground whole flax seeds". I assume this is ok, but I thought I better ask.

Link: https://www.bobsredmill.com/catalog/index.php?action=showdetails&product_ID=175

 

[MikeMartial]

Red Mill is good stuff.

 

[Btwestyo]

so blender wont really work properly. what should i do with my whole flax seeds then?

 

[MikeMartial]

so blender wont really work properly. what should i do with my whole flax seeds then?

Coffee grinder.

 

[justint]

Does grinding your own whole flax seeds have any nutritional superiority than pre-ground flax seeds, or is it just cheaper?

 

[MikeMartial]

Does grinding your own whole flax seeds have any nutritional superiority than pre-ground flax seeds, or is it just cheaper?

It's probably more of a pain in the ass than anything.

 

[Lubaolong]

Btw, I plan on getting the ground flax next time I have a chance. I was going to get it last time, but the place I went only sold the oil. :/

 

[GhostDog]

I've recently found putting ground flax seed in cottage cheese with peanut butter to be a pretty good bed time snack.

 

[XTrainer]

If anyone cares, in one of the pictures of yesterday's T-Nation article, you can see the type of milled flax seed you can find (inexpensively) at most major grocery stores.

(It's what I use)