Flax
#15172 - 07/28/03 07:48 AM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
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Loc: southeastern michigan
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Hi everyone, I know there have been post on flax but I'm still a little comfused. I looked at Whole Foods and couldn't find it. People talk about drizzling the oil on oatmeal, I looked with the oils and couldn't find it? How does it come, oil, powder, etc and what area in the store will I find it???  I looked forever the other day and couldn't find it? Thanks!
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Re: Flax
#15175 - 07/28/03 07:57 AM
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jules
Reged: 06/17/03
Posts: 1140
Loc: Michigan
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Flax comes in oil form and capsule form as well as seeds. I find mine in the refrigerated section at a Natural Foods store.
I just took the oil like cough syrup. I don't much like the taste, so I wash it down with cranberry juice. I've never tried the seeds (ask the help at your Whole Foods store, they are usually very helpful), but my bf's mom uses them and raves about them.
HTH!
~jules
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Re: Flax
#15181 - 07/28/03 08:27 AM
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tnchawk
Reged: 04/02/03
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Loc: New Ken, PA
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Jules is right, they do come in several forms. I use ground flax seeds on my cereal and yogurt everyday. The oil is very good too, but an acquired taste. I use the oil on oatmeal and soup, etc, that way it blends in with things. The oil is a great source of your EFA's as well as the ground seeds. The plus to the ground seeds is it provides beneficial fiber that we need. Just be sure to keep it all refrigerated to avoid rancidity!
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Re: Flax
#15183 - 07/28/03 09:01 AM
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ecmmbm
Reged: 02/23/03
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Loc: North Carolina
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I buy ground flax seed at GNC in the mall, it's in a vacuum packed bag, kind of like coffee comes in. I put two heaping tablespoons in my oatmeal every morning, makes it a little "crunchy" and adds a nutty flavor. Good luck!
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Michelle
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Re: Flax
#15186 - 07/28/03 09:34 AM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
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Loc: southeastern michigan
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Thank guys! I'll be stopping tomorrow amd will try some!
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Hi Michelle!
I've never bought any, but I just wanted to say if you're ever there and can't find something, just ask at the customer service. I do ALL the time at Whole Foods especially when I first started Eating for IBS, with all the new foreign (to me anyway  ) ingredients. They've always been very helpful.
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Hey all it seems that there is more of the feminine type here. Is it okay for a gentleman that looks like Sean Connery to join in as he is being tested and suffering for about a year now.
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Welcome to the board! 
As you read through everything, post any questions you may have!
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Thanks,
pretty well educated on IBS been doing a lot of reading and research. Had a CT (normal) Flexible Spyg (normal) had Liver and Gallbladder Ultrasound (normal) many blood tests all within normal range. Wife does not quite understand how much (FUN) this is so I sought out some people that will understand.
thanks
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Re: Flax
#15196 - 07/28/03 09:56 AM
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Cate712
Reged: 07/18/03
Posts: 42
Loc: Missouri
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Okay...I'm lost! What's the flax seed for? Is it just for fiber? I'm still trying to get thru "The First Year" but it's hard when the little guys want all my attention! So far I'm doing well with Heather's diet suggestions. Although last night I did a little experimenting with Sprite, pizza (PH-hand tossed with pineapple and ham - see, I'm trying to be good!) and a little ice cream later on. I was bloated!! It was just an experiment so I know where my limits are. No attacks yet  However, the day isn't over yet....
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