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Answer 1:Flax seed is an excellent source of soluble fiber, the fiber that helps reduce cholesterol. The AHA recommends 25-30 grams of fiber daily. 2/3 cup of flax seed contains around 28 grams of fiber. It also has lots of other really good components such as vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fatty acids.
Answer 2:I lowered my cholesterol significantly and lost 50 lbs by becoming vegetarian. Then, I don't have to deal with flaxseed or meds or anything out of my ordinary routine. The most I have to do is ask, "is there meat in that?" AND I eat eggs. Just no more meat, chicken, beef, pork, fish and seafood. I really urge you to consider a more vegetarian lifestyle, because it really works.
Answer 3:I have been taking flax seed daily for years. I found this information on the Mayo Clinic site and will paste the information here for you to read. You may want to check out their site yourself and form your own opinion. I take about a full tablespoon daily, sprinkled on my cereal.
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Which is better for me, whole or ground flaxseed?
Most nutrition experts recommend ground flaxseed because your body is better able to digest it. Whole flaxseed may pass through your intestine undigested, which means you won't get the health benefits of flaxseed.
Flaxseed is high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and phytochemicals called lignans. Flaxseed can help reduce total blood cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels - and, as a result, may help reduce the risk of Heart disease. Flaxseed oil also contains omega-3 fatty acids, but it doesn't have the beneficial fiber that the seeds have.
You can purchase raw flaxseed in bulk - whole or ground - at many grocery stores and health food stores. Whole seeds can be ground in a coffee grinder and then stored in an airtight container for several months.
Although the Institute of Medicine has not set a recommended daily intake for omega-3 fatty acids, it has established adequate intake amounts of between 1.1 and 1.6 grams per day for adults. One tablespoon of ground flaxseed provides 1.6 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. Tips for including flaxseed in your diet:
Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to your hot or cold breakfast cereal.
Add a teaspoon of ground flaxseed to mayonnaise or mustard when making a sandwich.
Mix a tablespoon of ground flaxseed into an 8-ounce container of yogurt.
Bake ground flaxseed into cookies, muffins, breads and other baked goods.
You can also use flaxseed in place of eggs in muffins, pancakes and cookies. To substitute flaxseed for one large egg in a recipe, use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed plus 3 tablespoons water. Keep in mind that it will somewhat alter the texture of the finished product, making it slightly "gummy."
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Can sparrows eat flax seed?
The sparrows eat flax seeds like crazy from my backyard. They hang allover the little plant in while eating the flax seed.
Is it safe to eat 50 grams of crushed flax seed?
It is not safe to eat 50 grams of crushed flax seed. Studies indicate that people who eat 5 grams of crushed flax seed per day will have high cholesterol.
Shall you eat whole or ground sesame seeds?
I think it doesn't matter but if you eat whole flax seeds you have to chew them well. The outside of flax seed is too hard to break apart by chewing and whole flax seed is not properly digested to get out the nutrients. The recommendation is to use either flax seed oil to use already ground flax seed.
Can you eat flax-seed without grinding it?
Very beneficial. Ground flax seed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, and phytochemicals. Ground flax and flax seed oil has been found to help lower LDL and help reduce cholesterol as well. Because of the previous two benefits, it helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
This seed not only gives us linen but when you eat it it reduces your cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease What seed is this?
Flax
What is the best way to eat flax seed?
Flax seeds can be eaten whole, ground or as flax oil. It is usually recommended that the seeds be ground for maximum benefit, otherwise the seeds may simply pass through the digestive system, whilst flax seed oil contains only some of the nutrients of flax, having neither the fiber nor the phytochemicals of the whole seed.
How do you eat flax seed?
Flax seeds must be finely ground into a meal to get the maximum benefits from the omega-3 oil and dietary fiber. You can use a coffee grinder and dedicate its use to grinding flax seeds. Once ground, the flax seeds should be consumed quickly, because the oil in the seeds oxidizes rapidly. Try to consume 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed daily, and make sure you drink plenty of water when adding flax seed to your diet. Ground flax seed can easily be mixed into salad dressing, or added on top of dishes including salads, stir-fry, soup, stews, and cereal. Flax seeds are 35-40% oil, so a similar amount of oil may be omitted from any recipe requiring oil that also includes ground flax seeds. Similarly, about 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds steeped in 3 tablespoons of warm water for 2-3 minutes will substitute for one egg in recipes.
Do kangaroos eat flax?
No. Kangaroos do not eat flax.
Can you eat foods with fat and no cholesterol and lower your cholesterol?
Yes, olive oils and flax seed oils help considerably, in this regard.
Are there any sentences with the word flax?
Yes, flax as in flax seeds. Example: On a hot summer day, I like to eat flax seeds with lemonade.
How much do finger monkeys eat?
daily
How much food can a sea sponge eat daily?
5000 pounds daily
