To cnjcramer: about flax seed question

[Guest guest]

Hi! Yes to use ground flax seed as a laxative, mix 2 tablespoons in a

cup of warm water before it thickens up-the thickening will happen in

your stomach. to be able to digest the flax seed and get the benefits

the shell must be broken. I grind up about two cups at a time and put

in a tupperware. You can usually find flax in the bulk section of the

health department in your grocery store. I don't like the pre-ground

stuff. The seeds will last a long time and are inexpensive.Two-thirds

of the fiber in flax is insoluble. The fiber cleans out the intestines

like a broom! The other one-third is water. This helps reduce serum

cholesterol levels and regulates glucose levels. (great for people

with diabetes). I have read that it is not good to purchase pre-ground

flax as the exposed oil in flax oxidizes rapidly and can rancid within

a number of days.Just a note for people who have been taking a lot of

antibiotics. Flax mucilage helps the intestional flora to re-establish

itself. Also flax helps with ulcers, The mucilage covers the inflamed

areas and protects them from the stomach acids. Hope this helps! take

care. Kim

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kim,

Great information! I'm going back to my flax seed

drink. . . I like to mix mine (2 tablespoons ground in

a coffee grinder) with a cup of orange juice.

I love the way the ladies here share! . . .

It makes all the difference!

Hugs,

Rogene

--- bluejayfauxpainter <bluejayfauxpainter@...>

wrote:

> Hi! Yes to use ground flax seed as a laxative, mix 2

> tablespoons in a

> cup of warm water before it thickens up-the

> thickening will happen in

> your stomach. to be able to digest the flax seed

> and get the benefits

> the shell must be broken. I grind up about two cups

> at a time and put

> in a tupperware. You can usually find flax in the

> bulk section of the

> health department in your grocery store. I don't

> like the pre-ground

> stuff. The seeds will last a long time and are

> inexpensive.Two-thirds

> of the fiber in flax is insoluble. The fiber cleans

> out the intestines

> like a broom! The other one-third is water. This

> helps reduce serum

> cholesterol levels and regulates glucose levels.

> (great for people

> with diabetes). I have read that it is not good to

> purchase pre-ground

> flax as the exposed oil in flax oxidizes rapidly and

> can rancid within

> a number of days.Just a note for people who have

> been taking a lot of

> antibiotics. Flax mucilage helps the intestional

> flora to re-establish

> itself. Also flax helps with ulcers, The mucilage

> covers the inflamed

> areas and protects them from the stomach acids. Hope

> this helps! take

> care. Kim

>

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