Tue, Apr-22-03, 20:03
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Senior Member
Posts: 120
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Plan: Atkins ("true" Induction since April 1)
Stats: 184.5/172/130
BF:yuck%/yuck%/yuck%
Progress: 23%
Location: Houston
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Raw vs. Meal?
Hi everyone
I've been reading the threads on flaxseeds, and I just got back from the store and am muching on some raw flaxseeds right now. Pretty yummy, I must say.
My question is, are the benefits of flaxseeds more "effective" if I ground them into meal, or is it the same as just munching on them like peanuts? I've read the recipes on making porridge/cereal, but I'm avoiding any splenda/sweeteners and dairy, so those options won't work for me. I understand that heating flaxseeds/flaxmeal above a certain temp might affect the integrity of the seeds, but other than that, are there any other guidelines for getting the most out of these things?
I'm also taking fish oil capsules, so my main goal with the flaxseeds is to improve my regularity.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Anshim
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