Flax Seed

[ihpguy]

Just a helpful hint.

I've started in with ground brown flax seeds. Great for the digestion, colon, etc. I mix it with my daily bowl of whole oats mixed with cinnamon, stevia and skim milk. Really filling and very satisfying. Has pretty much taken away the urges for ice cream. And other "bad" things. It has been a relief to have my digestion regular as before, with the decrease in calories/fat, things weren't always "moving" too regularly. And senna tea can be quite a sensory nightmare. If anyone else has tried it, you'll know!!!

[Guest Allessio77]

I bought a loaf of flax bread at Costco....but it smelled like old socks (not cocks)....so that keeps me away from flax....Here in AZ, beans perform about the same digestive function.

[ihpguy]

From my reading, you need to freshly grind the seeds. Also supposed to have cancer-fighting properties in the flax seed as well as be beneficial in the breakdown of fat in the body, reduction in body weight. Not only for the poop assistance.

[OneFinger]

I haven't tried fresh ground flax seed but have been taking flax seed oil for several months. I think that assisted with my recent weight loss and breakdown of the fat.

[TampaYankee]

Flax seed is a great dietary aid. You can take it pre ground but it is important to keep it refrigerated and use it in a timely manner. It's shelf life is limited, even refrigerated. I put a couple of spoonfuls in cooked oat bran. It adds a strange texture -- a bit gummy-- but not too bad for the benefit. Add milk and sweetener with a little butter. If you like oatmeal this is not an unacceptable stretch.

[TampaYankee]

I bought a loaf of flax bread at Costco....but it smelled like old socks (not cocks)....so that keeps me away from flax....Here in AZ, beans perform about the same digestive function.

I did a flax bread once. Learned my lesson. Beans are great but have their own side effects for many.

[ihpguy]

Yep. Add them to whole oats, skimmed milk, water, cinnamon and sweetener. The gummy texture thickens up the cereal and the extra water kind of balances it out. For me, normally very satisfying and a great 250 calorie snack/breakfast/desert. Not sure what other things are as tasty, filling, satisfying and beneficial to the system. Especially when on a low-cal diet and one might not be as regular as when on a higher, daily caloric intake.

[OneFinger]

Here's a couple of easy, low-cal recipes using Flax Meal

1-Minute Muffin

1/4 cup Flax Meal

1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

1 packet Splenda

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Egg

1-2 teaspoons Butter

Mix the dry ingredients in a large coffee cup. Add egg and butter; mix well. Microwave for 50-seconds to 1-minute. Muffin pops right out.

Basic Muffin in a Minute

1/4 Cup Flax seed Meal

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1 tablespoon Splenda

1 tbs buttermilk blend

1 tbs flour

Dash of Salt

1 large egg (Instead of an egg I use the powdered eggs - works great and very mobile!) (Remember - you have to add 2 tbs water when you use the powdered egg)

For Chocolate Cake*

Add

*2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbs applesauce

Mix all in a cup and nuke for 1 min. 20 seconds (my microwave...your milage may vary).

Pumpernickel Rye with Caraway seeds

1/4 Cup Flax seed Meal

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Splenda (you need just a LITTLE sweetness)

1 egg (Instead of an egg I use the powdered eggs and add 2 tbs water)

1 Tbs rye flour

1 Tbs buttermilk blend

1 tsp Caraway Seeds

Mix all in a cup and nuke for approximately 1 min. (depending in your microwave).

Slice into 4 or 5 slices, slather with hot mustard and delicately fold a lovely slice of pastrami or corned beef on top. A slice of Swiss cheese and a quick pass under the broiler are optional.

* Add 2 tbs pumpkin and instead of cinnamon use pumpkin pie spice. I think the extras in there like ginger and clove add alot more zing than just cinnamon alone.

*Throw in some blueberries, add 2 tbs powdered peanut butter, or grate up a few baby carrots and top with splenda sweetened cream cheese for a Carrot cake type muffin. *top w/ a little peanut butter=Reeses muffin! Or nix the sweet altogether and make a savory muffin. No splenda or cinnamon, throw in a little garlic powder and some cheddar cheese for a red lobster-esque cheddar biscuit type muffin.

*I added mozzella cheese, italian seasoning, dried onion, dried garlic, chopped pepperoni to basic muffin mix and spread it in larger bowl, spread a little pizza sauce and more cheese and bake it. Sort of like thick crust pizza.

The combos are absolutely limitless. If you play around a bit, you will hit on something that works for you. The fiber and omega 3's from the flax are so so good for us. I love these little buggers!

Approximate Stats

Calories 195

Fat 9 grams

Protein 12 grams

Carbs 9 grams

Fiber 8 grams

[TampaYankee]

Here's a couple of easy, low-cal recipes using Flax Meal

1-Minute Muffin

1/4 cup Flax Meal

1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

1 packet Splenda

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Egg

1-2 teaspoons Butter

Mix the dry ingredients in a large coffee cup. Add egg and butter; mix well. Microwave for 50-seconds to 1-minute. Muffin pops right out.

Basic Muffin in a Minute

1/4 Cup Flax seed Meal

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1 tablespoon Splenda

1 tbs buttermilk blend

1 tbs flour

Dash of Salt

1 large egg (Instead of an egg I use the powdered eggs - works great and very mobile!) (Remember - you have to add 2 tbs water when you use the powdered egg)

For Chocolate Cake*

Add

*2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbs applesauce

Mix all in a cup and nuke for 1 min. 20 seconds (my microwave...your milage may vary).

Thanks for sharing these recipes. I'll give then a try.

[ihpguy]

Thanks for the recipes. Is the nutritional data on the bottom for all three or just final one. If so, do you have info on the calories in the first two muffin mixes?

[ihpguy]

And it's great that the muffins are for single servings. I'd be not only tempted, but would most likely consume all at one time if they are as tasty as they seem.

[OneFinger]

Thanks for the recipes. Is the nutritional data on the bottom for all three or just final one. If so, do you have info on the calories in the first two muffin mixes?

Those calcs were actually for the first 2 muffin mixes and were my best guess.

I really like how easy these are to make.