Comments on: How to Use and Store Flax Seeds and Flax Oil http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/ Balancing God's Gifts...One Baby Step at a Time Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Wendy Ray http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-238133 Wendy Ray Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:12 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-238133 Thank you for this post! We bought 25 pounds of flax seeds from a large distributor (after verifying that they were fresh) and keep them in the freezer/fridge, and grind with a coffee grinder daily. They are a great addition to green or breakfast smoothies -- they give a nice thickness and don't ruin flavor at all. On yogurt or cereal (or a baked potato or a salad!) ground flax beats wheat germ or graham crackers, hands down. Tasty and so good for you! I have found that when I am regularly eating a tablespoon or two of flax meal per day, my blood sugar is more stable, my appetite is like it should be, and my energy level is better. I highly recommend reading the book referenced above: "fats that heal, fats that kill". It's understandable (even if the size looks scary!), well researched and so informative. I have a young nephew who had some classic symptoms of Omega 3 deficiency (including horrible eczema) and adding these oils to his diet improved his health and his skin dramatically. We actually had him take the Udo's Oil blend, because my experience taking that was so positive (nice skin and hair, hormone help, a great pregnancy, mind clarity, etc) but I use flax and sunflower (and other sources) regularly enough now, that the oil (which isn't available for 200 miles and is fairly expensive) seems less necessary. I do use flax in my homemade bread, too, instead of oil. I know that's not ideal, to bake it, but I figure it's better than vegetable oil. Olive oil is pretty nice there too. Oh, and on popcorn! Our treat is to melt equal parts butter (or coconut oil) and honey, add cinnamon, drizzle over fresh popped corn, and add in ground flax, other nuts and dried fruits (opt) or choc chips, etc... super easy, super good. Thank you for this post! We bought 25 pounds of flax seeds from a large distributor (after verifying that they were fresh) and keep them in the freezer/fridge, and grind with a coffee grinder daily. They are a great addition to green or breakfast smoothies — they give a nice thickness and don’t ruin flavor at all. On yogurt or cereal (or a baked potato or a salad!) ground flax beats wheat germ or graham crackers, hands down. Tasty and so good for you!
I have found that when I am regularly eating a tablespoon or two of flax meal per day, my blood sugar is more stable, my appetite is like it should be, and my energy level is better.
I highly recommend reading the book referenced above: “fats that heal, fats that kill”. It’s understandable (even if the size looks scary!), well researched and so informative.
I have a young nephew who had some classic symptoms of Omega 3 deficiency (including horrible eczema) and adding these oils to his diet improved his health and his skin dramatically. We actually had him take the Udo’s Oil blend, because my experience taking that was so positive (nice skin and hair, hormone help, a great pregnancy, mind clarity, etc) but I use flax and sunflower (and other sources) regularly enough now, that the oil (which isn’t available for 200 miles and is fairly expensive) seems less necessary.
I do use flax in my homemade bread, too, instead of oil. I know that’s not ideal, to bake it, but I figure it’s better than vegetable oil. Olive oil is pretty nice there too.
Oh, and on popcorn! Our treat is to melt equal parts butter (or coconut oil) and honey, add cinnamon, drizzle over fresh popped corn, and add in ground flax, other nuts and dried fruits (opt) or choc chips, etc… super easy, super good.

]]> By: Raspberry Flax and Almond Flour Muffins http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-231405 Raspberry Flax and Almond Flour Muffins Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:46:24 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-231405 [...] How to store and use flax seeds [...] [...] How to store and use flax seeds [...]

]]> By: The Cheapskate Cook » 7 Frugal Way to Fight Sugar Overload http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-196941 The Cheapskate Cook » 7 Frugal Way to Fight Sugar Overload Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:33:19 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-196941 [...] of vegetable oil or crisco, use butter or coconut oil. I’ve also heard you can use flax meal to replace some of the fat, using a 3:1 flax meal to fat ratio (i.e. use 3/4 of a cup of flax meal to replace 1/4 cup of [...] [...] of vegetable oil or crisco, use butter or coconut oil. I’ve also heard you can use flax meal to replace some of the fat, using a 3:1 flax meal to fat ratio (i.e. use 3/4 of a cup of flax meal to replace 1/4 cup of [...]

]]> By: Flax Guy http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-72492 Flax Guy Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:44:39 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-72492 Thanks for the suggestions. I had never thought of adding flax to burgers. I'll have to try that some time :) Thanks for the suggestions. I had never thought of adding flax to burgers. I’ll have to try that some time :)

]]> By: Dustin http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-70708 Dustin Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:53:27 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-70708 I agree with Katie that you can make great flax crackers. My parents make them and they are great! I agree with Katie that you can make great flax crackers. My parents make them and they are great!

]]> By: whatawhale http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-58632 whatawhale Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:24:43 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-58632 Try mixing a little flax, yogurt, and peanut butter. Spread the mixture between 2 graham crackers, then freeze it. Great emergency snack. Try mixing a little flax, yogurt, and peanut butter. Spread the mixture between 2 graham crackers, then freeze it. Great emergency snack.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-14719 Debbie Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:11:55 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-14719 I stopped adding flaxmeal to baked goods when I read that heat destroys all the good things in it. I'm glad to see that's not the only opinion. In any case, the way I use it is simple. I buy whole seeds and store them in the freezer. I keep a flax grinder (small, like a peppermill) on the table and I grind some flax into my sandwiches every day. It blends well with the bread - turns boring bread into "special grain bread" :) I didn't like the flavor when I added it to yogurt, cereal, or meat, so this works best for me. Love your site! I stopped adding flaxmeal to baked goods when I read that heat destroys all the good things in it. I’m glad to see that’s not the only opinion. In any case, the way I use it is simple. I buy whole seeds and store them in the freezer. I keep a flax grinder (small, like a peppermill) on the table and I grind some flax into my sandwiches every day. It blends well with the bread – turns boring bread into “special grain bread” :) I didn’t like the flavor when I added it to yogurt, cereal, or meat, so this works best for me.

Love your site!

]]> By: Katie http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-7037 Katie Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:16:33 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-7037 Vikki, That is awesome flax info. I just need to make sure I store it properly! Sounds like you have a very healthy kitchen - welcome to Kitchen Stewardship! I sure hope you stick around; your comments are super helpful :) Katie Vikki,
That is awesome flax info. I just need to make sure I store it properly! Sounds like you have a very healthy kitchen – welcome to Kitchen Stewardship! I sure hope you stick around; your comments are super helpful :) Katie

]]> By: vikki http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-6934 vikki Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:11:47 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-6934 I use a great deal of flax. I add it to smoothies and I've sprinkled it over foods, but not a big fan. I use it as a flour replacement and bake with it. I make wonderful flaxbread we eat for breakfast, our current favorite is apple walnut. It has no flour at all it's all flaxmeal. And yes I bring my flaxmeal/seed home and they go directly into the freezer. I dip straight from the freezer to my mixing bowl with no problem whatsoever. I've read negitives on baking with flax but we've been eating it in breads and muffins on a nearly daily basis for the last few years with no problems. Just my 2cents worth. I'm a fan as you can tell. .-= vikki´s last blog ..<a href="http://vikkislckitchen.blogspot.com/2009/09/menu-monday.html" rel="nofollow">Menu Monday</a> =-. I use a great deal of flax. I add it to smoothies and I’ve sprinkled it over foods, but not a big fan. I use it as a flour replacement and bake with it. I make wonderful flaxbread we eat for breakfast, our current favorite is apple walnut. It has no flour at all it’s all flaxmeal. And yes I bring my flaxmeal/seed home and they go directly into the freezer. I dip straight from the freezer to my mixing bowl with no problem whatsoever. I’ve read negitives on baking with flax but we’ve been eating it in breads and muffins on a nearly daily basis for the last few years with no problems.
Just my 2cents worth. I’m a fan as you can tell.
.-= vikki´s last blog ..Menu Monday =-.

]]> By: Renee http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/06/09/how-to-use-and-store-flax-seeds-and-flax-oil/comment-page-1/#comment-1880 Renee Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:52:52 +0000 http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/?p=1296#comment-1880 This is a little off the subject but I live in South Texas and we are having a BAD drougth. Since corn and cotton will not grow without rain the farmers in our area have planted FLAX. I have not seen flax around here since I was a kid. "With demand, there is need for production". This is a little off the subject but I live in South Texas and we are having a BAD drougth. Since corn and cotton will not grow without rain the farmers in our area have planted FLAX. I have not seen flax around here since I was a kid. “With demand, there is need for production”.

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