Flax seed fat content
#230746 - 12/11/05 10:55 AM
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I heard from a worker at a health food store that the fat in flax seed can actually help you burn more fat because its a, "good fat." Is this true?
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Flax seeds contain the EFA Omega 3 which is very healthy for your body. Everything in moderation though.
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But does it really help you burn more fat like I've heard and read? And if it does, how much do I consume a day? I'm currently taking 1tbs worth a day (half in the morning, half in the evening).
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I was taking 1 tbs once a day in my shake and it helped alot. But, right now it irritates my reflux so I cannot use it.
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Although this sounds like and oxymoron, your body needs fat to lose weight, and the right fats are Omega 3 and 6 fats. Relying solely on the flax to lose weight will not achieve that goal. It needs to be in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise. When I was weight training, I would either take 4-6 capsules a day with meals or up to 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds. Normally if you take the ground flax seeds, it's good to start off slowly with 1/2 or 1 teaspoon per day and in the following days gradually increase the quantity you take. Too much at once might make you bloated, gassy, etc. I hope this helps. Here is some more info on flax
http://www.greatplainsflax.com/weightloss.htm
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I work out 3 times a week. So I'm fairly active. I am only taking up to 1tbs worth a day, too.
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I think you're probably good with that.
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