Question 1

can you mix chia seeds with flaxseeds in drinks together?

Accepted Answer

Sure: As long as tou don't actually expect them to help anything.  Neither one has been shown to be very beneficial for any conditions.

Question 2

can you eat flaxseed raw? and is which is the most healthy out of flaxseeds,  and sunflower seeds?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your body: Seeds can have a coating that may not be so favorable. Soak and rinse seeds before consuming. It is very helpful to blend soaked and rinsed flax seeds with fresh vegetables. Flax seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids which are more anti-inflammatory.  These high lignan seeds bind cadmium and other heavy metals present in the GI tract. Sunflower seeds have more omega 6 fatty acids.

Question 3

how can i make flaxseed taste better?

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Flaxseed: You can add flaxseed to yogurt, smoothies, beverages, cereal &amp; even to ground meats. Be creative.

Question 4

do flaxseeds contain iron

Accepted Answer

Flax seed : Yes it does, but it contains more omega fatty acids, vitamin E, thiamine and B complex. Overall very rich in quality nutrients!

Question 5

flaxseed is good to firming skin?

Accepted Answer

No: You may enjoy eating it and it is not harmful. It does not firm skin.

Question 6

what are the benefits of flaxseed oil?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: Flax seed can help to lower cholesterol & low-density lipoprotein levels & help reduce the risk of heart disease. Because your body can digest ground flaxseed better than whole flaxseed, the ground flaxseed is preferable. This will provide more of the benefits from the lignans and the omega – 3 –fatty acids in the flaxseed. With flaxseed oil, it is quite important that it be cold pressed.

Question 7

what are the health benefits of flaxseed?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil: Fish oil contains Omega 3 , Flaxseed oil contains Omega 3 &amp; 6 fatty acids. Also rich in Manganese &amp; vitamin B1, Copper and Selenium.

Question 8

does flaxseed interfere with the bc pill?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: My readings suggest that flaxseed has an estrogen like effect, but I'm unsure of whether this is enough to interact with the birth control medication. Your pharmacist has more access to this information. Your ob gyn may also have more knowledge.

Question 9

would flaxseed oil combust inside my body?

Accepted Answer

No: Life's difficult enough without people trying to frighten you in this way.

Question 10

can people with diverticulitis eat flaxseed?

Accepted Answer

Depends : There are two schools of thought. And u guessed it, some say u can and others u can't!  personally i feel that the biggest thing is formed soft bm. If ur stool is not hard, small pellets and u don't have to strain, eating seeds in moderation should b fine. Key is fiber fiber fiber and lots of water.

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