Re: Flaxseed--Question

[Guest guest]

Loose stools would be a good thing around here.

Vivace, Proud 25.5yo w/Asperger's Syndrome & Dysthymia

Blessed Mother of , 6yo w/Autism, " Heaven's Joy, " and lots of

energy

Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:55:53 -0700

Subject: Re: Flaxseed--Question

It really did not add any funny flavor to my baked goods{sweet ones} but

I

would start out with a small amount because it can cause loose stools and

you would not want to have to throw away alot of food. F

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 01-08-11 20:49:21 EDT, you write:

<< I've heard, however, that it can have a

" grassy " taste >>

I guess it all depends on your taste buds! We add flaxseed meal to cereal,

pancakes, bread, whatever, and no one has complained about the taste. Or

maybe we've just gotten used to it, but no one ever turned their noses up at

the beginning, either. I have noticed that packaged flaxseed tastes a bit

different from whole flax seed that you buy and grind yourself (in a coffee

grinder is fine). Also, it's a good idea to refrigerate the flaxseed. I think

I read somewhere it could go rancid if you don't, or something like that..

Good luck,

Debbie

[Guest guest]

I add one or two tablespoons of flaxseed meal to several different recipes.

I have not noticed any difference in taste, but you do see little flecks of

seed (like in the whole wheat bread we used to eat.)

It is particularly good as a binder (soaked in a little water) in meatballs,

pizza dough, even ice cream. (Ice cream has the advantage of not being

heated, so you are sure to not harm the beneficial oils in the flax.) As a

binder, 2 Tbsp. of flaxseed meal soaked in a half cup of water is the amount

I usually use.Hope this helps.

Lorilyn

> I have flaxseed meal, and I would really like to start adding it to my

> son's muffins, pancakes, etc. I've heard, however, that it can have a

> " grassy " taste, so I'm wondering how much to add to try to avoid this, or

> what I could " cover up " the taste with. Thanks!