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CrystalChick
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Hey what's up my understanding is Dr. Udo's oil is one of the Flax in the form of a caplet could go rancid inside and you really have no way of knowing.
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CrystalChick said:Hey what's up my understanding is Dr. Udo's oil is one of the Flax in the form of a caplet could go rancid inside and you really have no way of knowing.
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Are you serious??? I just bought some caps of Flax Seed Oil..
I'm sorry, but drinking that stuff is NASTY!!!
I guess it's back to trying not to
in the kitchen sink.CrystalChick
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Spatts LOL your right I do the same thing to I never taste is going down that way
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hmm...so you're saying the caps don't do much? wouldn't it be better to take them than nothing at all though? my reason for taking them are mainly for their convenience (and yes to avoid the taste)
also would they sell normal flax oil in grocery stores and such or do i have to order them online or in specialty stores? would you recommend any other supps in cap form that would give me similar benefits as those w/ flax? thanks so much
also would they sell normal flax oil in grocery stores and such or do i have to order them online or in specialty stores? would you recommend any other supps in cap form that would give me similar benefits as those w/ flax? thanks so muchCrystalChick
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Hey Jenny27
I believe "NYMuscle" said this brand of Flax is good and tastes pretty decent.
It is cinnamon flavored flax seed oil by Spectrum Essentials.
I hope this helps,
CC
I believe "NYMuscle" said this brand of Flax is good and tastes pretty decent.
It is cinnamon flavored flax seed oil by Spectrum Essentials.
I hope this helps,
CC
Gladiola
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VINEGARETTE!!!!! Trust me, mix PLENTY of balsamic vinegar with it (a high-quality vinegar, makes a big diff) & mix it up in your salad. You won't really taste it. Add some fresh ground pepper & maybe other seasonings to the salad & you really won't taste much - you'll only be aware of some oily texture on your veggies.
I absolutely positively could NOT do the shot thing.
As for where to get Udo's - I get it at Fresh Fields - a chain of organic grocery stores in the D.C. area. They carry organic, fresh pressed flaxseed oil as well. Yes, refrigerated.
Make sure that you don't cook with it - it breaks it down & ruins it.
Even when you keep it in the fridge, it can go bad after a few months. It'll smell rancid & mine also took on a goopy texture when I mixed it with my vinegar.
I absolutely positively could NOT do the shot thing.
As for where to get Udo's - I get it at Fresh Fields - a chain of organic grocery stores in the D.C. area. They carry organic, fresh pressed flaxseed oil as well. Yes, refrigerated.
Make sure that you don't cook with it - it breaks it down & ruins it.
Even when you keep it in the fridge, it can go bad after a few months. It'll smell rancid & mine also took on a goopy texture when I mixed it with my vinegar.
Gladiola
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Get out!spatterson said:
Damn, I never heard that before. Huh? I have a ton of recipes that call for cooking with olive oil.Actually I thought it was eating lots of olive oil, including cooking with it, that contributes to the lower incidence of heart disease in the meditteranean.
I use Perfect Balance oil (some dutch udo-mix copycat) and i take 4 table spoons a day of it , that's why I take the cheaper stuff, because Udo's is a bit expensive.....
I started out with 1 table spoon a day, but when i upped it to 2 i began to see and feel results after one month. I think 2 spoons a day is perfect for most people. However I train high volume and eat relatively low fat food, so I need all the good oils I can get...
I started out with 1 table spoon a day, but when i upped it to 2 i began to see and feel results after one month. I think 2 spoons a day is perfect for most people. However I train high volume and eat relatively low fat food, so I need all the good oils I can get...
jenny27 said:
ha! it's funny how everyone has different tastes for things (i bet it is disgusting though
No amount of cinnamon could make flax oil taste good..
Like Spatts said, just do a chaser of something afterwards. I have to do the I'm not going to throw up dance in my kitchen
CrystalChick
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Hi jenny27,
Then it looks like Udo's and H20 LOL
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Then it looks like Udo's and H20 LOL
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Pink Space Biscuit
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I mix the oil in my protein shakes. I have a really bad gag reflex, so I can't drink it straight. It tastes odd, but not gross and unbearable. I'd rather do that then swallow 9 extra pills a day.
I recommend the oil ONLY for convenience. If you are going to be taking flax over a long term, try ground flax seeds. Raw Flax seeds will keep MUCH longer than the cold pressed oil, they taste better, they are cheap, easy to store, and a great source of high quality fibre and complex CHO. Plus they contain
I use my blender to make coarse meal out of the raw seeds and keep a weeks worth in the freezer. I add it to salads, tomatoe sauces, BBQ sauce, Tzatziki (Mediteranian cucumber sauce), Oatmeal (after its cooked), and almost anything with enough moisture.
Nutritian Info for Organic Flax seed:
Four tablespoons will provide roughly the same oil as 1 tablespoon pure oil and the following:
(This is approximate + or - 20% due to moisture and seed size variation.)
6g omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid
2g omega-6 Linoleic Acid
Various Lignans.
Serving Size 4 tbsp. (30g) (Again, this is approximate + or - 20% due to moisture and seed size variation.)
Approximate Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value based on 2k Cal diet.
Total Fat 14 g 22%
Saturated Fat 1 g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 6 g 24%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 6 g
Vit A 0% - Vit C 0% - Calcium 0% - Iron 0%
Calories per gram:
F 9 - C 4 - P 4
Some interesting sites:
Info:
http://www.goldenflax.com/
http://www.heintzmanfarms.com/
http://www.organic-planet.com/products/seed-flax-brown.pdf
(NOTE: The following site sells genetically modified flax) http://www.altcancer.com/flax.htm
Ordering:
http://www.goldenflax.com/home_pages/order_form.htm
http://www.heintzmanfarms.com/eshop/
(Bulk!!!) http://www.jcrows.com/buck.html
(already milled and cheap!) http://www.villageorganics.com/flaxseedmeal.html
http://www.barleans.com/products/groundflax.html
That'll do.
I use my blender to make coarse meal out of the raw seeds and keep a weeks worth in the freezer. I add it to salads, tomatoe sauces, BBQ sauce, Tzatziki (Mediteranian cucumber sauce), Oatmeal (after its cooked), and almost anything with enough moisture.
Nutritian Info for Organic Flax seed:
Four tablespoons will provide roughly the same oil as 1 tablespoon pure oil and the following:
(This is approximate + or - 20% due to moisture and seed size variation.)
6g omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid
2g omega-6 Linoleic Acid
Various Lignans.
Serving Size 4 tbsp. (30g) (Again, this is approximate + or - 20% due to moisture and seed size variation.)
Approximate Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value based on 2k Cal diet.
Total Fat 14 g 22%
Saturated Fat 1 g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 6 g 24%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 6 g
Vit A 0% - Vit C 0% - Calcium 0% - Iron 0%
Calories per gram:
F 9 - C 4 - P 4
Some interesting sites:
Info:
http://www.goldenflax.com/
http://www.heintzmanfarms.com/
http://www.organic-planet.com/products/seed-flax-brown.pdf
(NOTE: The following site sells genetically modified flax) http://www.altcancer.com/flax.htm
Ordering:
http://www.goldenflax.com/home_pages/order_form.htm
http://www.heintzmanfarms.com/eshop/
(Bulk!!!) http://www.jcrows.com/buck.html
(already milled and cheap!) http://www.villageorganics.com/flaxseedmeal.html
http://www.barleans.com/products/groundflax.html
That'll do.
SheHuLK said:would this still offer the same benefits?? i would MUCH rather take a capsule, and/or eat flax seeds, than guzzle down yucky flax seed oil
I don't see why you can't take a capsule.. I cut one of mine open and poured it out, it seems to be the same stuff as in the oil. Looks and tastes the same anyway..
It's just the oil surrounded by a shell..
Pink Space Biscuit
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You can take a capsule, that's just a lot of pills to swallow to equal one tablespoon.
It's also more costly in that form.
It's also more costly in that form.
SheHuLK said:would this still offer the same benefits?? i would MUCH rather take a capsule, and/or eat flax seeds, than guzzle down yucky flax seed oil
If by 'same benefits,' you mean high quality oil rich in Omega's, yes!!!
Plus, you get some great fibre as an added bonus, along with some complex carbos and protein. Read some of the links in my prior message, I think you would find it worth trying.
If you don't want to sink much money into trying the ground flax seeds, buy a quarter pound from your local health nut.....er......health FOOD store. Use a coffee grinder or blender to grind the seeds into flax meal. See what you think.
starfish said:
As PSB pointed out, it's expensive and requires lots of caps be swallowed. It is also difficult to assess the freshness and quality of the encapsulated oil. It REALLY should be cold pressed in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere (like nitrogen) and maintained refrigerated until consumed.
