Flax meal?

CurvyAFGirl · 12-31-2012, 03:36 AM

Ok, so...I had a brilliant idea to start to incorporate flax into my diet. I'm on induction, so I added two tablespoons to my protein shake tonight. That was a HUGE mistake....and my tummy is NOT happy now. I had no idea it would cause stomach upset....

So... Did I just start off with too much? How can I use this in other ways? I really liked it as an addition to my shake. I was definitely full after drinking it!

Punkin · 12-31-2012, 04:46 AM

I eat 1/2 cup of flaxmeal a day. So I am surprized to hear that 2 tbsn set you off. It may just be that your body is not used to the added fibre. Give it a day to clear and then just try adding 1 tsp. Gradually you can try adding more and maybe spreading it throughout the day instead of eating it all at once.

Lokarbiebarbie · 12-31-2012, 04:50 AM

Look for recipes for 'flaxmeal muffins' and others....yes, that much fiber in someone who's been maintaining a lowcarb way of life would be a 'shocker'.

You'll also want to make sure your intake of fluids goes up to compensate for the incoming flaxmeal.

I can't eat a lot of it...and my diet is about 70% fat, 25% protein/rest carbs.

CurvyAFGirl · 12-31-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Punkin

I eat 1/2 cup of flaxmeal a day. So I am surprized to hear that 2 tbsn set you off. It may just be that your body is not used to the added fibre. Give it a day to clear and then just try adding 1 tsp. Gradually you can try adding more and maybe spreading it throughout the day instead of eating it all at once.

Yeah, maybe I added too much, or maybe it was just the induction. Sometimes in the first few days I get stomach upset.

I think you're right though...I'll skip tomorrow and start out with 1 T the next day. Thanks.

lterry913 · 01-02-2013, 10:19 AM

I'm very sensitive to flax also...i use only one tbls in my almond muffins and my tummy still rumbles. I don't think will ever be able to do more than that tbls. I have trouble with fiber in general tho. Even if it comes ftom certain veggies.

svenskamae · 01-02-2013, 12:02 PM

I eat flax crackers in place of bread and have not had any problem with flax. But I know that your body can need some time to adjust, anytime you modify the amount of fiber you eat substantially. Sounds like a good idea to cut down do 1T, and if you still feel bad that way, down to 1 t. and work up to more if you want to.

avid · 01-02-2013, 12:11 PM

Hmmmm....no problems here.
I used ground flax seed alot when I first went lc.
I made flax pancakes and ate them like tortillas
Never had an issue.
I use it mainly now for the fiber content. I just sprinkle some on whatever I'm eating.
I like the nutty flavor and texture.

pocahontas · 01-02-2013, 12:22 PM

I cant eat flax at all. It bloats me and stalls my weight loss. I seem to be in the minority but it does happen with some so tread lightly.

shipshemom · 01-02-2013, 04:58 PM

I put some in my omelet/scrambled eggs every morning. Makes them fluffier.

LoriWants2Lose · 01-02-2013, 11:04 PM

It has never bothered me, but I use it mainly in recipes versus a shake. Not sure if that could be the difference. Maybe it will...ahem...clear things out and give you a clean slate to work with? Hope your tummy feels better soon.

12-31-2012, 03:36 AM	#1
CurvyAFGirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 5,530 Gallery: CurvyAFGirl Stats: 144/140/125 WOE: Induction Start Date: Every day I'm shufflin'! (Jan 8)	Flax meal? Ok, so...I had a brilliant idea to start to incorporate flax into my diet. I'm on induction, so I added two tablespoons to my protein shake tonight. That was a HUGE mistake....and my tummy is NOT happy now. I had no idea it would cause stomach upset.... So... Did I just start off with too much? How can I use this in other ways? I really liked it as an addition to my shake. I was definitely full after drinking it!

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12-31-2012, 04:46 AM	#2
Punkin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 574 Gallery: Punkin	I eat 1/2 cup of flaxmeal a day. So I am surprized to hear that 2 tbsn set you off. It may just be that your body is not used to the added fibre. Give it a day to clear and then just try adding 1 tsp. Gradually you can try adding more and maybe spreading it throughout the day instead of eating it all at once.

12-31-2012, 04:50 AM	#3
Lokarbiebarbie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 261 Gallery: Lokarbiebarbie Stats: 185/120/125 WOE: Atkins 1972 Start Date: December 2008	Look for recipes for 'flaxmeal muffins' and others....yes, that much fiber in someone who's been maintaining a lowcarb way of life would be a 'shocker'. You'll also want to make sure your intake of fluids goes up to compensate for the incoming flaxmeal. I can't eat a lot of it...and my diet is about 70% fat, 25% protein/rest carbs.

01-02-2013, 10:19 AM	#5
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,520 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	I'm very sensitive to flax also...i use only one tbls in my almond muffins and my tummy still rumbles. I don't think will ever be able to do more than that tbls. I have trouble with fiber in general tho. Even if it comes ftom certain veggies.

01-02-2013, 12:02 PM	#6
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	I eat flax crackers in place of bread and have not had any problem with flax. But I know that your body can need some time to adjust, anytime you modify the amount of fiber you eat substantially. Sounds like a good idea to cut down do 1T, and if you still feel bad that way, down to 1 t. and work up to more if you want to.

01-02-2013, 12:11 PM	#7
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 807 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/131... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	Hmmmm....no problems here. I used ground flax seed alot when I first went lc. I made flax pancakes and ate them like tortillas Never had an issue. I use it mainly now for the fiber content. I just sprinkle some on whatever I'm eating. I like the nutty flavor and texture.

01-02-2013, 12:22 PM	#8
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,900 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant! WOE: LC Primal	I cant eat flax at all. It bloats me and stalls my weight loss. I seem to be in the minority but it does happen with some so tread lightly.

01-02-2013, 04:58 PM	#9
shipshemom Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 24 Gallery: shipshemom Stats: 131/114/111 (5' 0", 46 yo) WOE: VLC/Maintenance Start Date: Jan., 2011	I put some in my omelet/scrambled eggs every morning. Makes them fluffier.

01-02-2013, 11:04 PM	#10
LoriWants2Lose Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere my imagination takes me Posts: 2,425 Gallery: LoriWants2Lose Stats: 228.6/192/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 12, 2012	It has never bothered me, but I use it mainly in recipes versus a shake. Not sure if that could be the difference. Maybe it will...ahem...clear things out and give you a clean slate to work with? Hope your tummy feels better soon.