flaxseed meal debate

[Guest guest]

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. "

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Carol A

[Guest guest]

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