I bought flaxseed today actually whole ground flaxseed meal. My question is how much do i use and do I just sprinkle it on my food? Any info would be appreicated.
I think there is around 4 grams of fiber in 2 tablespoons, plus Omego 3's. If you like yogurt, you can sprinkle it on that, or onto a salad. I make my own whole wheat pizza crust and I add it to the dough mix in my bread machine. I think it has a nutty flavor, so I would think that you could use it any where that you would use nuts. Make sure you get plenty of water and you may want to start with an amount smaller than 2 Tbsp at first and gradually increase. Sometimes adding too much fiber at once is not a good thing!
I think that's true, TBG - That's why you usually use ground flaxseed. Whole flaxseeds can be used but you'd have to be very consciously trying to chew them up in order to get the same benefit - the stomach can't break down whole flax seeds.
Flax seed is great in granola and on oatmeal and in bread... I haven't gotten too creative with it but hope to figure out how to incorporate it more.
You can also use ground flax in lieu of eggs in recipes to save on cholesterol.
One egg = 1 tablespoon flax seed (ground) and 3 tablespoons water - whisk together until blended
Last edited by Fat Chick B Gone; 02-20-2009 at 04:31 PM.
I think I'm going to have to find some flax seed ground up.. How long does Flax seed stay good for? I just found these wraps that are 100calroies each with 8g of fiber.. whole wheat and have flax seed in them.. Not too bad... Haven't tried them yet thouh
How do I use flaxseed
