Re: Flaxseed Oil or Ground Flaxseeds

[Guest guest]

So we don't count our flaxseed oil calories SO do we count them if

we are using ground flaxseeds?

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> > As long as you don't heat the flax oil, you can eat it however

you

> > want. Either drink it back quickly, or add to shakes, salads,

> > whatever. I actually really like the taste of flax with other

> foods

> > that are fairly strong tasting. When I use oil, I don't mind it

in

> a

> > salad with balsamic vinegar & garlic which moderates

the 'strong'

> > taste of the oil. I find flax meal yummier (and cheaper &

fresher

> > because I grind myself). You do get some more carbs with it,

but

> > there is a lot of good fiber too.

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[Guest guest]

I believe if you arent counting the oil, then you don't count the

ground flaxseeds either. It is really personal preference which one

you choose.

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> So we don't count our flaxseed oil calories SO do we count them if

> we are using ground flaxseeds?

[Guest guest]

I don't count the calories from flaxseed oil.

I don't count the calories from ground flaxseeds.

As has said, they are supplements - she gave her full explanation on

March 9th, but I can't find her post in the archives.

n

At 08:50 AM 3/10/2006, you wrote:

>So we don't count our flaxseed oil calories SO do we count them if

>we are using ground flaxseeds?

[Guest guest]

I'm new, so apologize if this has already been asked and answered:

Is there a difference between ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?

Benefits of one over the other? I've been using flaxseeds.

Thanks for any information you can pass along.

> >So we don't count our flaxseed oil calories SO do we count them if

> >we are using ground flaxseeds?

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[Guest guest]

They are both good.

The oil is more concentrated, but it's useless if it winds up sitting in

your fridge and not being used.

At 09:50 AM 3/10/2006, you wrote:

>I'm new, so apologize if this has already been asked and answered:

>

>Is there a difference between ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?

>Benefits of one over the other? I've been using flaxseeds.

>

>Thanks for any information you can pass along.

>

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> > I don't count the calories from flaxseed oil.

> > I don't count the calories from ground flaxseeds.

> > As has said, they are supplements - she gave her full

>explanation on

> > March 9th, but I can't find her post in the archives.

> > n

> >

[Guest guest]

I think you can go with either oil or ground seeds, both are good. You

just need to have more flax meal to equal the same amount of oil. I

think 1 Tbs oil is the equivalent of 2-3 Tbs flaxmeal. I prefer the

ground seeds because I can grind a bit at a time, so it is always

fresh (keep in the freezer, it doesnt go rancid). It adds a nutty

flavour to my cottage cheese (others might think it is weird, but I

like it). I sometimes add to cereal/oatmeal. You get the added bonus

of fiber with the flaxmeal. It is also cheaper than oil by a huge

amount. If you don't like the taste of oil, I'd recommend trying

flaxmeal because it might be more palatable.

Just make sure you grind the seeds. If you eat the seeds whole, it

goes right through you and you don't get the benefit of the oil (our

stomachs don't break it down).

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> I'm new, so apologize if this has already been asked and answered:

>

> Is there a difference between ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?

> Benefits of one over the other? I've been using flaxseeds.

>

> Thanks for any information you can pass along.

[Guest guest]

So should I not count those calories?

> >

> > I'm new, so apologize if this has already been asked and

answered:

> >

> > Is there a difference between ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?

> > Benefits of one over the other? I've been using flaxseeds.

> >

> > Thanks for any information you can pass along.

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[Guest guest]

You should do what you feel comfortable with!

I don't count calories at all.

If I counted calories, I would not include the calories from ground

flaxseeds, or from flaxoil.

n

At 11:20 AM 3/10/2006, you wrote:

>So should I not count those calories?