How should you have flax seed to get the best out of the fibre it contains?
I heard that having it whole is not as effective. Cara Rosenbloom: Ground flax seed is better than whole flax seed. Since the seeds are so small, it’s hard for our teeth to bite into each one. That means the goodness inside the seed STAYS inside the seed. Grind them for optimal nutrition! 5/12/2010 PM 12:33:13 PM Toronto: My husband usually has a bowl of cereal before bed every night and he seems to be quite regular. How long does it take for the body to digest and process foods like cereal? Kim London: Well, everybody is different with regards to digestion. In truth, it’s what you do on a daily/regular basis that helps keep you ‘regular,’ as opposed to a one-time thing (so it’s his DAILY bowl of cereal that’s keeping him regular). Hope this helps! 5/12/2010 12:33:54 PM Toronto: What is your opinion on grains like quinoa and salba? Cara Rosenbloom: They are great! Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient whole grain that is high in protein and fibre. Use it in recipes in place of rice
