Is the "flaxseed meal" you speak of come already ground up? I have read that flaxseed does no good unless it's ground up.
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.
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.
Just to note, smoothies aren't a supplement, it's just another way to eat. And probably not the best way to eat. bodybuilders do this sort of thing, but then, they do a whole lot of things. I would say your workout probably isn't the right one for you and your diet is probably not the right one for you, which is why you're not seeing results.
I do alright using flaxseed meal rather than the psyllium based fibers that you mentioned. I can use just a little in water, like the fiber drinks, or just sprinkle a little on my food. It's an actual food product and it has nutritional benefits, like omega 3. I buy the Bob's Red Mill that is available at Trader Joe's, because it's more affordable. It's already ground flaxseed meal.
I haven't heard of the Heather's Tummy Fibers, so I'll have to look for that.
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.
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
With flaxseed meal, you can even add just a small portion of the amount you will be using for the whole day with each meal, so that you're also not eating it all at once, which might be helpful when you have such a sensitive system. Don't forget that you must drink plenty of water with any kind of fiber and with gastro problems, for that matter.
Stacey
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.
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More humerous yet was the hospital dietician who served us orzo during a diabetes intervention program as a suggested good meal-the physical therapist had to point out to the dietician that orzo is pasta...
My super secret weapon?:
Flaxseedmeal aka Flaxseedflour aka Flax seeds ground into a flour aka meal. (I prefer golden-the dark brown tasted bitter to me.) Sorry, whole seeds, or flaxseed oil won't help. Flaxseedmeal literally vacuums your blood.
It does sound like IBS, and stress will certainly aggravate IBS. Have you seen a doctor for it? Usually, a GI will have a person go through some tests, like a colonoscopy, to rule out any other causes for your symptoms. Although it's most likely IBS, you really ought to see your doctor first of all.
If you find out that this is IBS, there are some things you can do that will help it. One thing that doctors almost always try is prescribing an antispasmodic drug.
the problem with flax seed oil is it goes rancid really fast. so if you are going to use it make sure you buy from a very reliable source that refrigerates the oil and check the date. yesterday i bought an 8 ounce bottle of barlean's flax oil that was pressed on 9/15/10 with an expiration of 3/15/11. so make sure it is supper fresh. rancid oil will cause liver damage.
I think taking the fiber supplement is correct, because this sounds like the colon spasming. There is a gentler fiber that I have found to be less irritating to the gut. This is flaxseed meal. I read of a woman who said that she used it much like one uses Metamucil and drinks it down first thing in the morning and last thing at night and has done so for years. Taking psyllium fiber (the main ingredient in Metamucil) wasn't helpful for her bowel troubles, but the flaxseed meal was.
Her weight is on the 10th percentile and her height is just above the 10th percentile for her age. She is on the growth chart which is good. She was born early so she is alittle on the smaller side but as long as she is growing steadily, no matter how slow, she will be fine. Suggest giving her Pediasure in place of milk or milkshakes (milk, ice cream and fruit blended together) or yogurt smoothies (yougurt, milk, and frozen fruit blended together) for extra calories and protein.
s a real food item that is often added to baked goods, whether as whole flax seeds or as flaxseed meal. I advise against the whole flax seeds. It needs to be flaxseed meal (ground up) in order to be effective. FYI: The flax leaves are what is used to make true linen. They are stripped down to their fibers and woven into cloth. Now you know why true linen of fine quality is so expensive.
This doesn't mean that you walk out of conventional medicine altogether by any means.
My wellness doctor told me to stay away from Peanut Butter It is not good for the liver he said. read the China Study if you need proof. Fat is not where its at but I am trying to find a better way and have not found it yet. I think I gained 5 pounds this week and its my first week. Not to mention my chloresteral is going through the roof. Milk, cream, cheese, oh my! this is not good or healthy YUK!
m sure you and your mother will see some improvement in your IBS symptoms by using flaxseed meal instead of psyllium fiber. Psyllium fiber is known to be harsh and irritating to the gut. Whereas flaxseed meal is soothing and calming to the gut. I add it directly to my food. I find that it has a pleasant nutty kind of flavor, which is great, since I do miss the taste of nuts, since I've developed nut allergies.
If you get a chance to try the flaxseed meal, you'll find that it will help overall. There is more than one type of blood test for anemia. There is one that counts your red blood cells. There is another one that measures the size of your red blood cells. This is the one that indicates iron deficiency.
I've been fortunate not to have an inflamed colon from the IBS. This seems amazing to me, considering the amount of pain that I've had my share of.
Well, obviously running will impede you gaining weight, but it's good for other things. Don't know how tall you are, you might be fine the way you are, but resistance training combined with eating more protein (running usually requires more carbs) might help you add muscle, which adds healthy weight. You might want to alternate that with your running.
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