Ground flax seed vs Chia Seed
Title says it all. What do you use?
I'm looking for something natural to try.
On a previous post, someone said the flax seed helps with perimenopausal crap. But I am hoping to find something natural to help with everyday constipation and the joys of perimenopausal symptoms.
What do you use?
Referral: Feb. 14, 2013; Orientation: May 16, 2013: 1st RN/NUT/SW appt: May 28, 2013; 2nd RN/NUT/SW appt: July 31, 2013; Dr. Agarwal (internist): Aug. 6, 2013; Post Op Class: Nov. 25 2013; Dr. Reed: Dec. 17, 2013; Surgery: February 13,2014
Just was in to Guelph to see the nurse and nutritionist this morning as follow up to my surgery Jan 27. Constipation was a topic of conversation and the nutritionist recommended 1-3 tsp of ground flax seed on oatmeal etc to help. She said some people get caught up in using too many of these seeds (she mentioned chia seeds in particular) but that too much can lead to weight gain).
I can't comment on the effectiveness for your other symptoms but hopefully this answers at least part of your issue.
Btw...she also mentioned to refrigerate to keep them fresh. Good luck! Kim
Dr Referral Jan/14, Guelph Orientation Feb 27/14, Nurse, Nut, SW app't Mar 14 & June 16/14, Nut, SW Aug 26/14, Internist Dr. Agarwal app't Sept 15/14, Surgeon App't Dr. Bhojani Dec 11/14, Start 3 weeks Opti Jan 6/15, Surgery Jan 27/15. Eating to live...Not living to eat!
Oh awesome...thanks for your response.
I went out tonight and found some ground flax seed at Walmart for $3.
I am having 1 tbsp with some yogurt right now and it is not too bad at all. Let's see what the overall effectiveness is soon.
Thanks also for the tip about refrigerating them.
Referral: Feb. 14, 2013; Orientation: May 16, 2013: 1st RN/NUT/SW appt: May 28, 2013; 2nd RN/NUT/SW appt: July 31, 2013; Dr. Agarwal (internist): Aug. 6, 2013; Post Op Class: Nov. 25 2013; Dr. Reed: Dec. 17, 2013; Surgery: February 13,2014
I picked some up at Bulk Barn tonight and will give them a try tomorrow. 😊
Dr Referral Jan/14, Guelph Orientation Feb 27/14, Nurse, Nut, SW app't Mar 14 & June 16/14, Nut, SW Aug 26/14, Internist Dr. Agarwal app't Sept 15/14, Surgeon App't Dr. Bhojani Dec 11/14, Start 3 weeks Opti Jan 6/15, Surgery Jan 27/15. Eating to live...Not living to eat!
My clinic recommended chia (they said I needed more fat... bah!) but I really don't like it.
I have done both chia and flax, and I prefer the flax. My personal opinion of course. So when I finish the ground chia seeds that I bought from bulk barn, I'll switch and go with ground flax.
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
I dislike taking 'extra' things, so if you eat bread, they have a flax AND chia seed bread at Costco. I only have a slice every day or every other day, so probably not enough to help with menopause crap.
Orientation: Jan 27, 2014, Surgeon: Feb 14, 2014, Doctor Internal Medecine: May 5, 2014, Nurse/Social Worker/Dietician: May 7, 2014, 2nd Visit Social Worker: June 20, 2014, 2nd visit Surgeon: July 11, 2014, PATT (HRRH): Sep 18, 2014 Surgery Date: Oct 3, 2014
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