I added 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to my diet for the past year. I was very discouraged when I received the results of my lipid panel results. Last year: total chol.=238, trig.=59, HDL=101, LDL=125. This year: total chol.=240, trig.=67, HDL=98, LDL=128. My bad numbers went up and my good number (HDL) went down. Why?
(I am a 60 year old female. I exercise regularly (jog and ballet), I am 5'2" and weigh 92 pounds.
Is the "flaxseed meal" you speak of come already ground up? I have read that flaxseed does no good unless it's ground up.
The healthful components of the flaxseeds become available to us once the seeds are cracked or ground, but the process also increases the susceptibility to oxidation. This is why ground flaxseed should be stored in airtight containers and kept in the refrigerator once opened.
One other aspect that relates to toxicity is the fact that flaxseed contains cyanogenic (cyanide producing) compounds.
Does anyone know if drizzling flaxseed oil onto salad, orange juice and other foods is OK for people with MS? I heard that flaxseed oil is supposed to help patients with MS a lot. It contains Omega 3 fatty acids.
I live on smoothies..every morning!! Strawberries,bananas,blueberries,ground flaxseed, greens and oatmeal! Keeps me full throughout the morning, it's the only thing I could stand to eat the first 2 months.
I was having usual symptoms of hypothyroidism - fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, etc. Have been on Levothyroxine for several months now and have seen improvements in all symptoms except hair loss. I'm also on Plavix (due to a TIA), which I understand can also cause hair loss. I started on it shortly before beginning to exhibit thyroid symptons. I've had breast cancer, so can't take estrogen.
Cinnamon is a metabolism booster so I put it on air-popped popcorn, oatmeal, and toast. Another thing that I read was good for weight loss is coconut oil...so good! I use it on everything! I put flaxseed in my smoothies everyday and sometimes chia seed. I eat raw almonds for a crunchy snack. I drink Bod.e Burn before I exercise though I usually just take a long walk. Just get up and move! Remember to eat every 3 hours...a lean protein, a complex carb, and a healthy fat! Drink lots of water...
Your change in appetite and food tolerance seems to have resulted in fairly rapid weight loss. I suggest you call your doctor and try to figure out what these symptoms might represent. Stomach and duodenal ulcers can cause abdominal pains, change in appeitite and even early satiety - I think you should look into this in case something serious is going on!
There is nothing magical about Greek yoghurt -- it's just yoghurt with much of the liquid removed, making it higher in protein and thicker. But Greeks don't sit around eating this yoghurt, which is prevalent in the Mediterranean region, they mostly use it as a dipping condiment or for cooking. Dairy can also be problematic, as it is rich in calcium but very low in magnesium, so if you overdo it you will leach the magnesium out of your system.
I disagree that running is the only exercise that increases weight loss. I've lost weight with walking briskly for an hour daily. I've also lost weight in the past, with yoga and other forms of exercise. Anything that keeps you moving will burn calories and that's the goal.
However, one study failed to find any difference between high molecular weight and low molecular weight beta-glucan for normalizing cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Beta-glucan, as a substance widely present in foods, is thought to have a high margin of safety. However, if it really does activate the immune system, harmful effects are at least theoretically possible in people with conditions where the immune system is overactive.
Post-Workout Smoothies
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Vanilla
Whey protein
1 unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 Granny Smith apple (cored, sliced)
½ frozen banana
1 tsp cinnamon
stevia (to taste)
5 ice cubes
Apricot Vanilla Smoothie
Vanilla
Whey protein
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
½ cup fat-free yogurt
10 dried apricot halves
1 tbsp honey
5 ice cubes
Banana Bread Smoothie
Vanilla
Whey protein
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 frozen banana
½ cup (dry measure) rolled oats
So many people assume that in order to lose weight, they have to constantly do strenuous exercise....And in reality, this isn’t the case either. Now, to understand how exercise effects weight-loss, you have to understand how your body creates energy, and there are only 2 ways it does it. One is by burning fat and the other is by burning blood sugar, or glucose. Even when you’re not doing anything strenuous your body still burns fat. It’s known as “Resting Metabolic Rate.
And in reality, this isn’t the case either. Now, to understand how exercise effects weight-loss, you have to understand how your body creates energy, and there are only 2 ways it does it. One is by burning fat and the other is by burning blood sugar, or glucose. Even when you’re not doing anything strenuous your body still burns fat. It’s known as “Resting Metabolic Rate.” So, when you’re sitting at a desk, driving a car, watching TV, or even sleeping, your body is still burning fat.
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My favorite is 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal with Brown Cow fat-free blueberry Greek yogurt and some ground flaxseed mixed in. That is so delish and it keeps me filled well into the afternoon! April
Irish oats, soymilk, maple syrup, and flax seeds. Wendy
I like old fashioned oats cooked with almond milk, a few slivered almonds tossed in, and dried apricots. After cooking, I stir in 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed meal, one teaspoon of maple syrup and one teaspoon of peanut butter.
Exercises not only help in weight loss, but also tone the muscles and provide strength. Some of the weight loss exercises for girls are:
Jogging
Jogging is the simplest way of losing weight. It steadily burns the fats thereby reducing the weight. Jogging in the morning is regarded the best for weight loss as at at that time, the stomach is empty since long. The body has to burn the calories already stored to release energy. This results in faster weight loss.
I use flaxseed in a loose ground form mixed in with some yogurt on a daily basis. I started using this to benefit from the Omega-3s and to help with irritable bowel. It has really helped cut down on the gut pains. But I also soon noticed that the practice kept me more regular than anything else I've tired. I do also take a softener twice a day.
As a side, I have my horse to thank for introducing me to the wonders of flaxseed.
Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone here knows a special diet to help the maddening effects of perimenopause. I'm trying to avoid hormone replacement therapy and I have every symptom listed...My body was thrown into it after I finished chemotherapy for my liver...All of the things the chemo affected are now back to normal except this, and the p-meno is getting worse!
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Weight-Loss--Dieting/Weight-Loss-Challenge-2015/show/2421436
Along with your exercise bike and treadmill (iPod or MP3 player helps keep it from getting so boring), check out YouTube for a wide variety of exercises you can do all for free. There are a lot of dance exercises, walk in place with Leslie Sansome, yoga - all you have to do is google exercise videos and you can come up with all kinds of them that you can switch up your routine with.
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