Omega-3

[Sallysblooms]

Drinking my smoothie right now. Ground flaxseed added as usual.

[Idiopathic PN]

I am using a ground flaxseed which I always keep in my refrigerator. I use it in my smoothies. Since my smoothie is consist of a several fruits and veggies with Lactaid, it makes it so thick so I put just a roundful teaspoon of (ground) flaxseed.

I just thought of sharing this info -- my eye doctor prescribed Flaxseed cap and my rheumy prescribed Omega 3 both for my dry eyes. Even specialists acknowledge the benefits of Omega 3 and flaxseed. I never got the flaxseed as I was already taking the Omega 3 at the time though. I should add more flaxseed in my food.

Thank you so much!!!

[Idiopathic PN]

Originally Posted by Sallysblooms

Drinking my smoothie right now. Ground flaxseed added as usual.

I drink my smoothie in morning Or, perhaps its morning in your side of hte world.

[Kitt]

Originally Posted by Stacy2012

I have researched flaxseed vs flax oil benefits to some extent. The results, in my opinion, are that flaxseed is far superior to flax oil for nutritional health benefits.

The only thing the oil offers is MORE omega 3 concentrated than flaxseed per serving.

However, there are numerous benefits to taking flaxseed, so many more than taking just the oil.

Taking that into consideration, I take flaxseed, even though it has less omega 3 per serving.

Just thought I would share.

Have you ever seen a field of flax in bloom? It is the most beautiful sight one will ever see. We used to grow it when I was young. We harvested it and sold it to the local grain elevator. It is a tough crop to harvest. We also sold the straw. Flax is a good thing.