Is Flax okay for Induction?
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arsieiuni
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 2: 36 am    Post subject: Is Flax okay for Induction?
Hi guys!
I just wondered if Flax is okay for Induction phase? I read that Flax is a great source of fiber for people on low - carb diets and I ' m eager to try some Flax recipes, but I also recall that the Induction list said something about " no seeds " and Flax is a seed.
So is this one okay since it ' s all fiber, no other carbs? Or should I avoid it too?
Just need to know!!
Thank you!
Shei
bluehex
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 3: 27 pm    Post subject:
It ' s not exactly ALL fiber, but close enough. There are varying opinions on this; I ' d say, it ' s OK, but it ' s not offcicially on the Induction list.
arsieiuni
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 4: 44 pm    Post subject:
My box says
Total Carb 4g
Dietary Fiber 4g
So doesn ' t it mean that all the carbs are Fiber? Meaning 0 net carbs?
Alright... I just wanted to make sure before I eat it because I don ' t want to ruin ketosis but I need something to help keep me from being constipated because water and veggie fiber so far isn ' t enough. I may have to take a supplement with this diet.
KypDurron
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 4: 52 pm    Post subject:
Most supplements are in future flax seed or something like it anyway...
karenjs
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 4: 58 pm    Post subject:
Yes, it ' s ok. Dr. Atkins actually recommended flax during Induction to prevent constipation. Psyllium husks are good also.
arsieiuni
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 5: 42 pm    Post subject:
Hurray! Many thanks for clearing this up!
I ' m gonna make some stuff with Flax then!
I need it for regularity and MMm something that kinda sorta can replace flour to make a vaguely bread like item right? I have some ideas to try [ / icon_smile. gif]
Thanks all!
Shei
Bliss Pirate
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 3: 09 am    Post subject:
For relief of constipation you should use the seeds whole - on salad etc. I ' ve read it has more effect that way.
I use flax meal for a lot of different things. In the winter, flax meal + protein isolate ( I prefer soy ) + a little oat bran makes a really nice hot cereal.
arsieiuni
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 3: 15 am    Post subject:
Thank you so much! That ' s a great idea!
I wanna try those muffins on the recipe board and today I made a fantastic discovery!!!! My local walmart has DAVINCI SYRUPS!!!!!! OMG I got HAZELNUT to try! It ' s my FAVORITE FLAVOR!
Thanks so much for the information guys!
Shei
Tril
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 12: 06 pm    Post subject:
Bliss... if you have any prostate issue you should be careful consuming soy. Just throwing that out there... for more info on soy, pick up a copy of The Whole Soy Story. It ' s the book on soy that Gary Taubes ' book ( Good Calories Bad Calories ) is on low carb.
Tril
KypDurron
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 2: 32 pm    Post subject:
Soy is nasty.
tanjicak
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Fri Jul 25, 2008 2: 41 pm    Post subject:
Seeds, flaxseed
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g
Total Calories492. 000kcal
Total Fat34. 000g
Saturated Fatty Acids3. 196g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids6. 868g
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids22. 440g
Cholesterol0. 000mg
Sodium34. 000mg
Total Carbohydrates34. 250g
Dietary Fibre27. 900g
Sugars1. 050g
Protein
Water8. 750g
I have found this on internet
I cannot understand, if flax seed have 34 g CH per 100g, how they can be used in induction?
can somebody explain me please?
KypDurron
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Fri Jul 25, 2008 2: 52 pm    Post subject:
I will explain, and also give a strongly worded suggestion to buy and read the Dr. Atkins diet books.
For 100 grams of Flax Seeds, they have 34 carbohydrates, and 27 grams of Dietary Fiber.
You are allowed to subtract Dietary Fiber from Carbohydrates, for a total of 7 Carbs for 100 grams of Flax Seed.
tanjicak
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Fri Jul 25, 2008 3: 06 pm    Post subject:
Ok thank you
I understand now.