Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Thanks for all the great replies. I have a question now about Flax, since this has come up. For a while I was grinding the flax in a coffee grinder and mixing it with a little water to an oatmeal consistency and taking it like that. However, I began to suspect the freshness of the flax seeds. Several different sources of flax seeds seemed to me to be inferior quality, having a significant quantity of seeds that looked discolored ( darker brown than the rest and off-color ) and flat, the way pinon nuts look in the wild when you pick on that is just gone flat inside-- has anyone noticed this? Everything I do I do on an extreme budget, as only my husband works outside the home at this time, so the flax seed is attractive as an option in a way, but to be sure we all three get our omega oils by grinding enough flax for us all each day in a coffee grinder and then Braining everyone till they grudgingly take their flax, is simply not worth it for me. Cod Liver Oil seems to meet with less resistence, and I, personally, have been taking a tablespoon each morning and washing it down with a few sips of organic milk ( I heard this is the best way to do it ), and personally, this really Wakes me Up ! I have never been a coffee drinker but I can safely say that the cod liver oil Wakes me up and my head feels bright, awake and alert within minutes after taking it even on a groggy morning -- so, because of how I FEEL :-] when I take it, I believe it must be good for me. I wonder is it fresh, but it is a good brand, in a dark bottle, so -- ??? I guess the answer to my question then according to this article below and the other replies, is to keep taking some form of essential fatty acids within the prescribed limits and be sure to get enough omega 3 oils. Other supplements I take regularly are: Vitamin E, 600-800 iu a day Vitamin A, 25,000 iu a day grapeseed extract, 30-60 mg a day folic acid niacin msm chondroitin and glucosamine multi mineral complex linoleic acid I think that pretty much sums it up ! :-) At any rate, my tests came back with everything in the normal range except for the cholesterol which was high, and I'm kinda wishing I had taken the cholesteral check before the holidays, as we had a relapse and did something i have NEVER done before in my life (perhaps out of nostalgia as my granparents both have passed away and grandma used to love to cook bratwurst ((( OHHH ;-) I can hear the groans of disgust, and you are absolutely RIGHT ((( damn that Sam's club membership and the way they mark those packs that are about to expire down tohalf off ! ))) That, and me and my daughter went on a baking extravaganza, and birthdays in january follow christmas, and we had DEFINITELY Too Much Butter and Cream, Plus, I got lazy and out of my exercise routine. How's that for a relapse into lazy habits ! :-) Don't worry. I"m getting myself back on track. All I ate today was rejuvilac all day long and a big bowl of cabbage slaw ( home-made with good olive oil and vinegar dressing ) for dinner with some whole grain organic toast, cucumber, and a bowl of non-cholesteral, no fat, cereal with some organic milk. So, now that this question of what to do about the oils has been answered ( and THANKS again :-) Upward and Onward ... Time to start working with the brown rice and the veggies again, and LOSE the brats! Hugs to All, Cathie In a message dated 3/2/03 9:01:16 PM Mountain Standard Time, feisner writes: So What Should I Eat? Summarizing all of this information, the current scientific thinking on fat consumption goes something like this: Limit your fat intake to about 30 percent of the total calories you consume. Do not try to cut fat intake altogether, because you do need the essential fatty acids. A gram of fat has nine calories, meaning that if you consume 2,000 calories in a day your total fat intake should hover around (2000 * 30 percent / 9 calories/gram) 67 grams of fat. When consuming fat, try to focus on mono-unsaturated fats like olive oil and canola oil, or on essential fatty acids. When consuming essential fatty acids, try to balance your intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Do that by consuming tuna/salmon/trout or omega-3 oils like flax seed oil. For more information on fats, nutrition and related topics, check out the links on the next page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 My mom has a million and one amazing ways to use flax. I'll keep my eye out for flax that seems more fresh to me as I have seen good flax before. The other stuff I had even tasted bitter. I do not believe it was fresh. Maybe I got an unlucky couple of batches. Or maybe those little deflated seeds are not rancid -- It's always nice to have alternatives to try ! I realize this morning, that i listed a few of the supplements that i take wrong. instead of linoleic acid it is alpha lipoic acid. also, i forgot to mention that 5-htp. and i also forgot to mention, if this counts, that i make my own herbal extracts and take them in a little water like tea depending on what's going on with me at the moment: Ginger, DongQuai, Cayenne, Turmeric, Oregano(that one Ijust take straight in the mouth and bypass the glass of water) Kava, Essiac. But those are not on a daily basis. So, Peace, Love and Poetic license, Cathie In a message dated 3/3/03 6:03:18 AM Mountain Standard Time, suziesgoats writes: My parents take flax seed to control their cholestrol and it works for them. Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 My parents take flax seed to control their cholestrol and it works for them. Suzi WillowShade40 wrote: Thanks for all the great replies.I have a question now about Flax, since this has come up.For a while I was grinding the flax in a coffee grinder and mixing it with a little water to an oatmeal consistency and taking it like that. However, I began to suspect the freshness of the flax seeds. Several different sources of flax seeds seemed to me to be inferior quality, having a significant quantity of seeds that looked discolored ( darker brown than the rest and off-color ) and flat, the way pinon nuts look in the wild when you pick on that is just gone flat inside-- has anyone noticed this? Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I also have budgetary limitations..... our household hs had no earned income for six years. I get dark brown flaxseed from the healthfood store for $1.25/lb and grind them in the coffee mill before use. They are sprinkled into cereal, onto salads, stirred into soups, etc. Flaxseed oil comes from vitaminworld for $8.00 a pint. There are a couple of books on the benefit of flaxseed.... it is an ancient foodsource still highly valued in Eastern Europe, etc. Hope this helps Be very careful with cod liver oil -- two issues, one is contamination with heavy metals, second is getting too much vitamins A & D as both accumulate in the body and three is rancidity. The same goes for fish oil, that is why we choose Wild Salmon oil from a good clean water source. Fish oil has a much higher quantity of Omega-3 fatty acids than does cod liver oil, and a neglibile amount of vitamins A & C. Note that farm raised fatty fish like salmon do not have omega-3 fatty acids. mjh herbal remedies , WillowShade40@a... wrote: > Thanks for all the great replies. > I have a question now about Flax, since this has come up. > For a while I was grinding the flax in a coffee grinder and mixing it with a > little water to an oatmeal consistency and taking it like that. However, I > began to suspect the freshness of the flax seeds. Several different sources > of flax seeds seemed to me to be inferior quality, having a significant > quantity of seeds that looked discolored ( darker brown than the rest and > off-color ) and flat, the way pinon nuts look in the wild when you pick on > that is just gone flat inside-- has anyone noticed this? > > Everything I do I do on an extreme budget, as only my husband works outside > the home at this time, so the flax seed is attractive as an option in a way, > but to be sure we all three get our omega oils by grinding enough flax for us > all each day in a coffee grinder and then Braining everyone till they > grudgingly take their flax, is simply not worth it for me. > > Cod Liver Oil seems to meet with less resistence, and I, personally, have > been taking a tablespoon each morning and washing it down with a few sips of > organic milk ( I heard this is the best way to do it ), and personally, this > really Wakes me Up ! I have never been a coffee drinker but I can safely say > that the cod liver oil Wakes me up and my head feels bright, awake and alert > within minutes after taking it even on a groggy morning -- so, because of how > I FEEL :-] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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