Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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linseeds / flaxseeds are they good? i soak them for 12 hours prior to blending them in my smoothie, i read that it is really important to soak them and ground them before consuming them as this makes them much more digestible. I have read that they are great for you and really low carb, is this true? Thanks.

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Matt
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asked May 22 at 20:39

Irene
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What is with all the yelling around here today? Sheesh. – Soporificat May 22 at 20:40

Dayum Irene, your killing the question asking today!! I applaud your curiosity. – Joy May 22 at 20:41

Irene yells when she asks questions lol – Joy May 22 at 20:41

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Turned down the volume, it was set to 11. – Matt May 22 at 23:22

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Linseed oil makes great furniture polish. – Dave S. May 23 at 12:50

thhq · Answer 1 · 2012-05-22 23:13:28Z UTC

There are lots of big claims for what flax can do. The fiber no doubt does some good, but the big claims are for omega-3 and lignan benefits.

It's hard to find any substantiation for these claims. I did find this small study on CV effects

http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/efofflaxconb.html

which shows that, aside from raising triglycerides, flaxseeds do virtually nothing.

Kelly · Answer 2 · 2012-05-22 20:47:04Z UTC

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soaked flax (unground) is good as an egg alternative in baking.

Flax however is said to be bad for anyone who has cancer, can't recall why exactly!!

High fiber and can be sprinkled on yogurt and fruit for more fiber

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Kelly
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I've seen comments somewhere about the inability to digest whole flax seeds. They need to be ground to release the oil. – thhq May 22 at 23:23

Are linseeds / flaxseeds good for you??

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