Anyone eat flaxseeds?

[iconoclastNYC]

They are supposed to be the best thing ever.

Anyone have any experience with them?

[DrGonzoLives]

1. They make you strong and powerful

just like they did for Barry Bonds.

[jswordy]

2. Yep...they have many benefits.

[BrklynLiberal]

3. Excellent in cereal. Also get hi-lignan flaxseed oil and mix it with

cottage cheese.

Check out http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/flaxoil.htm
for lots more info

[tjdee]

4. That's from the Omega 3 fatty acids...

I don't know what else they've got going for them, but I remember hearing about the Omega 3. Fish has got it too, but if you don't feel like fish or fish oil tablets, the flaxseed is supposed to rock.

Omega threes are the best ever.

[liontamer]

5. i do

they're high in iron, and easy to mix in with different types of foods

[Robbien]

6. They are very very tiny and almost tasteless

You have to put them in with something else because they are tasteless on their own.

[nickinSTL]

7. good for you due to Omega-3

but a warning if you're a guy, flax seed oil has been linked to prostate cancer.

Which is why most doctors recommend fish oil over flax seed oil for men.

[movie_girl99]

8. i mix them into peanut butter or sprinkle them

on oatmeal or cereal for my kids. they don't seems to mind and the benefits are great.

[DinahMoeHum]

9. I eat sprouted multi-grain bread containing flaxseed. . .

as well as cereal and waffles containing flax and hemp seeds.

www.naturespath.com

Supposed to be good for regulating cholesterol, high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.

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[Nay]

10. yes. I grind them in my grinder before eating. Good Omega-3s.

[Bertha Venation]

11. They're also used in liquid protein diets for the morbidly obese

to ensure proper (ahem) elimination. In other words, they help keep ya from getting corked up.

[tilsammans]

12. I put flax seeds in yogurt

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[canichelouis]

13. Flax seeds must be ground to digest benefits.

It has a great nutty flavor. Reminds me of finely ground graham crackers crumbs---sort of.... Perfect to mix with yogurt, apple sauce,oatmeal, etc..
I started taking it as a(n experimental) supplement for my age related joint pain and stiffness. I started doing some research and have been amazed at all of the health benefits, heart, cancer prevention, colon/digestive/ fiber issues.. etc..... It reads like a miracle food
Call it placebo if ya like, I really do think it has helped me. This has been a relatively pain free winter..and the only difference is the flax.

I gave all of my loved ones gifts of Flax seed (in a lovely container :) and coffee mills (for grinding) as Xmas gifts this year. I'm convinced.