RE: [OSSG-vitamins-minerals] flaxseed meal debate

[Guest guest]

OK, now I have that part down pat - please tell me how much to grind in

the blender or mini food processor at a time.

Amber/FL

[OSSG-vitamins-minerals] flaxseed meal debate

I have checked with the nutrition columnist for " Beyond Change " who is

an RD

on whether flaxseed meal will " sweep out " protein shakes and supplements

of

vit's and min's from your intestines before they have a chance to be

absorbed. Here is her reply:

" Unless you are having immediate diarrhea after ingesting your shake

with

flax seed meal, you are absorbing your protein and vitamins.  We are

always

telling people to eat a high fiber diet to exercise their bowels and

keep

them healthy along with moving things down the track.  That does not

keep

people from absorbing their nutrients. "

And JoAnne from the Protein list says:

" It appears as though the soluble fiber will absorb nutrients along with

water and fat. Insoluble fiber passes through the body unchanged. From

what

I've read about flaxseed, it contains both, but only if ground. Whole

flaxseed is insoluble, it must be ground to get to the soluble part.

IMHO,

for those who can tolerate it, flaxseed is far superior to fiber

supplements,

which are primarily soluble fiber. Flaxseed also contain phytoestrogens,

which are thougt to be helpful to menoausal women (and some studies show

it to be superior to soy). "

Dr. Lark, M.D. says, in " Seeds of Good Health: "

The seeds of young flax stalks, carefully milled in the traditional way

--without high heat or chemicals-- are tiny but complete pharmacies.

About

30% of the flaxseed is oil, mostly linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic

acid.

These essential fatty acids cannot be made by the body and they provide

moisture, softness, and smoothness to the skin, vagina, bladder, and

hair.

The seed also has a natural estrogenic effect, causing beneficial

effects on

menopausal symptoms. Flaxseed has many times more lignans than other

plants,

and improves the estrogen-to-progesterone ratio of your body in mid-life

and

beyond. It has also been proven in many studies to lower blood

cholesterol

and triglycerides. Add to this that it is a potent source of soluble

fiber,

and you can see why there is just one simple thing I wish you would do:

sprinkle two tablespoons of milled flaxseed on your cereal every

morning.

It's tasty--and it will keep you away from drugs for many more years. "

---------------------------------

Carol A

[Guest guest]

OK, now I have that part down pat - please tell me how much to grind in

the blender or mini food processor at a time.

Amber/FL

[OSSG-vitamins-minerals] flaxseed meal debate

I have checked with the nutrition columnist for " Beyond Change " who is

an RD

on whether flaxseed meal will " sweep out " protein shakes and supplements

of

vit's and min's from your intestines before they have a chance to be

absorbed. Here is her reply:

" Unless you are having immediate diarrhea after ingesting your shake

with

flax seed meal, you are absorbing your protein and vitamins.  We are

always

telling people to eat a high fiber diet to exercise their bowels and

keep

them healthy along with moving things down the track.  That does not

keep

people from absorbing their nutrients. "

And JoAnne from the Protein list says:

" It appears as though the soluble fiber will absorb nutrients along with

water and fat. Insoluble fiber passes through the body unchanged. From

what

I've read about flaxseed, it contains both, but only if ground. Whole

flaxseed is insoluble, it must be ground to get to the soluble part.

IMHO,

for those who can tolerate it, flaxseed is far superior to fiber

supplements,

which are primarily soluble fiber. Flaxseed also contain phytoestrogens,

which are thougt to be helpful to menoausal women (and some studies show

it to be superior to soy). "

Dr. Lark, M.D. says, in " Seeds of Good Health: "

The seeds of young flax stalks, carefully milled in the traditional way

--without high heat or chemicals-- are tiny but complete pharmacies.

About

30% of the flaxseed is oil, mostly linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic

acid.

These essential fatty acids cannot be made by the body and they provide

moisture, softness, and smoothness to the skin, vagina, bladder, and

hair.

The seed also has a natural estrogenic effect, causing beneficial

effects on

menopausal symptoms. Flaxseed has many times more lignans than other

plants,

and improves the estrogen-to-progesterone ratio of your body in mid-life

and

beyond. It has also been proven in many studies to lower blood

cholesterol

and triglycerides. Add to this that it is a potent source of soluble

fiber,

and you can see why there is just one simple thing I wish you would do:

sprinkle two tablespoons of milled flaxseed on your cereal every

morning.

It's tasty--and it will keep you away from drugs for many more years. "

---------------------------------

Carol A