Hey Kris -

Here's a link to some good information on flaxseed. If you like chocolate
there is a recipe (scroll down) for Miracle Brownies made with flaxseed
meal. I've made these several times. Served them to unsuspecting guests
who were very impressed.

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/wha...flaxinfo_2.htm

I think it's Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Meal I buy. I also sprinkle it on my
salads. Plan to try a hot cereal during the next cold weather season.

Never tried the whole seeds. My system tends to allow all seeds to pass
through undigested. Not much nutritional value in that.

Good luck with all the new things you're trying. That's the smart way to
keep control. I'm still learning too.

Barbara H - a Norman Okie - dx 7/06, 1500 metformin, exercise (not so much
lately) & diet, A1c current 5.7



"Cougar" > wrote in message
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> Just tried flaxseed. Bought whole kind. Said can be eaten like nuts
> whole
> (crunchy) or ground into flour (smooth texture). I tossed some in my
> stew,
> and it tasted fine. Most people said you have to grind it up, however,
> this
> way worked for me, and the directions said it was ok to eat whole. Has
> anyone had their cholesterol/BG/BP go down by using flaxseed? Other
> benefits? Pros/Cons? I know it has been discussed some, however, my mind
> is just now clearing up and I am just now trying new stuff that I have
> researched and talked with doctor about.
> Kris
>
>