Flax seeds

[Anthonyp]

Hi - I went shopping for some flax seed oil but they only had the actual seeds. Would these do the trick? If so, does anyone know approximately how many grams/spoonfuls would be equivilent to the recommended oil amount?

Thanks

[Hooah101]

yes the seeds are also fine. You would have to look at the back, the ervings are always differe t

[Ditty]

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Hi - I went shopping for some flax seed oil but they only had the actual seeds. Would these do the trick? If so, does anyone know approximately how many grams/spoonfuls would be equivilent to the recommended oil amount?

Thanks

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They make a fairly good substitution, however, you need to make sure they are finely ground or else you wont digest them. They're also a good source of fiber.

However, i would simply add this to my menu versus substitute ground flax for the liquid.

Also, I know a lot of ppl who put ground flax on their oatmeal.

[Selffortress]

Every so often the natural food market will have them. They will be refridgerated. They sell for about $15 per bottle

or

http://www.vitaglo.com/1760.html

[Becks23]

i was reading somewhere that ground flax seeds are also a good source of protein , confirm anybody?

[DORIAN JR]

Good source of protein and ligans that provide immune system support in addition to circulatory and structural benefits.

[Coz]

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i was reading somewhere that ground flax seeds are also a good source of protein , confirm anybody?

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The seeds themselves are about 15% protein 35% carbs and 33% fat. Good source of fiber as well.

However, is it a GOOD source of protein? No, it is incomplete on its own. The only sources of complete proteins are all meat products with the exception of soy.

[DORIAN JR]

I´m wrong and Coz is right. Flax seed is a source of protein but not as good as animal and soy sources.


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[Anthonyp]

Thanks all!

I picked up a bottle of the oil today.