Flax and nopal cactus powder

[SLynnB]

Anyone ever try this? I saw it at the same store that I bought my quiona.

Going to buy some tomorrow.

Thanks,
Sheryl

[Soobee]

Sounds very low carb. Did you check the carb count? I've never seen it, but I am interested in what you find.

[oyvey]

Be careful, lots of those powders (I'm imagining that you're looking in a Mexican market? Maybe not) have pineapple/mango/other tropical fruit powders in them that make them sugary. I have friends that use them, but they're not lc'ers.

Also, they tend to be expensive (if we're talking about the same thing) relative to the couple of bucks that a bag of flax costs.

[Ann Lytle]

Slynnb, That sounded interesting so went to see if I could find it.

Flaxseed Meal with Nopal Cactus. 100% Natural Flaxseed Meal with Nopal Cactus powder. Good source of fiber and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Supports healthy weight and sugar levels and supports cardiovascular health. No sugar added, naturally cholesterol free. Nutritional Supplement. Linaza Nopal helps digestion, lower cholesterol and normalize blood sugar level. Safety Warning: This product can cause hypersensitivity.Do not take if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. If you have any questions, consult your physician. Keep out of reach of children. Not recommended if you are pregnant. Ann

[SLynnB]

That's the product, Ann, no added sugars of any kind. I'm thinking that as a powder it has potential for using in baking. Don't know. Won't be trying it for a couple of days, as I am going to be making a couple of items with quiona first and see how my blood sugar reacts to it, then I'll try the flax and nopal powder.

Sheryl

[SLynnB]

okay, tried this. it looks like flax meal. I was expecting a finer grind when they called it powder. However, supposed to mix with liquid, doesn't mix well. but will use it in place of flax meal. will do the 3 TBL daily (need to do 2 more tsp tonight. I have read that nopal cactus can help lower blood sugar, so am hoping for that affect. wonder if I can find nopal cactus powder and if mixing my own would be cheaper. Have to look.

Sheryl

[Soobee]

Sheryl, please keep us informed about the effect on your blood sugar.

[n10ding]

hi. I am new to the forum, but I make a "morning and evening low carb "shake" using the nopal cactus leaves and flax.. its easy, and you get the great combiination. The Nopal is not noticable and along with the other things I add, actually do make a difference with my blood glucose.
Recipe for Nopal and flax seed shake

2 tbsp flax seed
1 teas fenugreek seed
1/4 teas cinnamon
1 tbsp low carb whey or protein powder ( optional)

Blend these in a coffee grinder.

1 cup of no carb orange breakfast drink, ( like crystal light) I sometimes use cherry/orange, or other flavors.
1/2 cup of coconut milk
1 cup of diced nopal cactus ( bottom stem and stickers removed)

add the wet breakfast drink, coconut milk and nopal to the blender. Add the ground dried ingredients and whir until mixed..

Drink cold

I also often add the blended nopal and coconut milk to my morning hot ground flax cereal.

Nopal is available at the grocery store where I live in Washington state, and I have never had any problem finding it fresh. Its great cooked into recipes and stews as well. I have used the powder, but much prefer the fresh .

Hope that helps..

[Soobee]

Thanks for the info. I am always interested in new ingredients. I've just recently seen nopal in the grocery store, but didn't know what to do with it.

[Beeb]

So what is the carb count on this product?

Thanks!!

[starry sky]

Originally Posted by SLynnB

okay, tried this. it looks like flax meal. I was expecting a finer grind when they called it powder. However, supposed to mix with liquid, doesn't mix well. but will use it in place of flax meal. will do the 3 TBL daily (need to do 2 more tsp tonight. I have read that nopal cactus can help lower blood sugar, so am hoping for that affect. wonder if I can find nopal cactus powder and if mixing my own would be cheaper. Have to look.

Sheryl

I don't know anything about the powder but hubby has been taking nopal tablets - he is diabetic and somebody told us to try nopal tablets. He has just started taking them and isn't consistent yet, but it seem to be helping to lower his blood sugar.