flaxseed - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

abbygirl2 · 02-10-2004, 03:13 PM

Hi, my Dr told me to add flaxseed to my diet and I have heard you can grind it. Is the grinder specifically for Flaxseed or can you use it for more. Also where can you buy these grinders.
Thanks

auntjudyg · 02-11-2004, 06:47 AM

A coffee grinder is probably what you are looking for. You can get one anyplace that sells small household appliances. You CAN use it for other things . . . but, if you are using it for coffee, I would get one that just does coffee . . . or if you are thinking of grinding anything that has a strong flavor (like some spices), wash it very thoroughly afterward. They are not all that expensive.

Ruth6:11 · 02-11-2004, 07:12 AM

I skipped the cost of the coffee grinder and time spent grinding altogether by buying flaxseed meal. I buy a small amount, store most of that in the freezer and keep a smaller amount in the refrigerator.
Originally I started using it for menopause symptoms.. turns out it is great at promoting regularity. Anyone on a diet plan that is low on fiber would benefit!

abbygirl2 · 02-11-2004, 03:29 PM

Thanks, unfortunately DH bought me a bag of the flaxseed(I would have bought the already ground stuff). Its easier

How long is the pre-ground stuff good for, I have heard it loses its value quite quickly.
Thanks

Magpiezoe · 02-12-2004, 06:35 AM

Hello, I read that it is best to grind your own flax seed, because it has a very short shelf life once it's ground even if you store it in the fridge. It's also cheaper to grind your own. Yes, my coffie grinder works great with grinding up flax seed and the funny thing is that the grinder was really cheap. ($5.00 from Sears) Coffie grinders can run from $5.00 to $15.00. I have found the kitchen outlet stores to be the most expensive. Don't try a pepper mill, because I tried that before I got my grinder and it doesn't work.

May I be nosey? Why did your doctor tell you to add flax seed to your diet? I never heard of a doctor recommending it. I know it is supposed to be good for lowering high cholesterol and preventing colon cancer.

I like to eat the flax seed whole, so I am really bad...but it tastes so good on my garlic bread!