South Beach Diet - flax seed on phase 1?




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MarthaJeanne1
08-03-2009, 02:42 PM
Is flax meal flax seed ground up? is it allowed on phase 1, and how much ? I wanted to try one of the muffin recipies I saw. Thank-you


murphmitch
08-03-2009, 07:24 PM
Check out the FAQ's at the top of the forum.

Phase I
Nut's & Seeds: Limit to one serving per day as specified.

Flax Seed - 3 TBS (1 oz)

My understanding is you have to grind it up to access the omega 3's in them or they just pass right out of your body.