Ground Flaxseed and Align Questions

Hi,

I am on week 5 and doing great! Prior to starting the Almased diet I was using 1 teaspoon each of Benefiber and Miralax also taking 1 Align probiotic supplement daily. From the start of the shakes I have still been taking the Align and mixing in my lunch shake the the Benefiber and Mirlalax (one teaspoon each), also adding a teaspoon of canola oil in each shake.

After reading the health benefits of flaxseed I got some cold milled golden flaxseed to start adding to my shakes instead of the Benefiber and Miralax. I have no problem adding the oil to my shakes and even have been taking a teaspoon at night since I take a Vit D3 supplement. My question is do I continue to add the canola oil with the shakes if I add 2 ground flaxseed teaspoons to my breakfast and lunch shake?

Next question...since Almased has probiotics do I need to continue to take the Align probiotic supplement?

Thank You for all your help and advice.

Elise

Hello Elise,

I think it is great that you are able to use flaxseeds for your fiber and omega-3 source.
You can cut down on the oil to 1-2 tsp per day. You can use also flaxseed oil which has a much higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids than canola oil.

You can continue taking your probiotics if you like. Almased contains probiotics but I don't think it would hurt to take more than that.


Silke

I'm not sure how this forum works or how to send messages for all to see. I don't do this really so forgive me if I'm not sending this message to the correct place. Also forgive me for asking dumb ??'s I'm obvisously not health smart.
1. what are probiotics? Is it vitamins?
2. can I also put fiber powder in my shake?
3. can I also drink a multi liquid vitimin & calcium ( reViva) due to not able to swallow pills
     The liquid calcium has 35 cals, 4g of suger & 10g carbs? & the multi liquid is sugar free, 5g carbs & 10 cals. due to the by-pass sugery over 10 yrs my body doesn't absorb the nutrients it needs so, I'm very low in calcium, iron mostly. I need to get iron fusions once a year. so I take liquid vitamins.
4 Can I put fresh lemon juice in my veggie broth for added flavor?

Hi phat2slim,
 
Welcome to what I call the Almased Wagon.
 
The beauty part of this forum is that no question is a dumb question. Silke has all the answers and does a great job of educating all of us on health, diet and nutrition. Silke will be able to help you with all of your questions.
 
Probiotics are active bacteria that will help your body build and maintain a healthy digestive system.
 
I am not sure if you should or should not add fiber powder to your Almased shake but I did add it to mine when I first started because I was using it before I started the Almased meals. I switched to ground flaxseeds after reading it on this forum and it works much better and is healthier. I love it! It does make the shake thicker and gives it a nutty flavor but the benefits are well worth it. I started out adding 2 teaspoons and have since then increased to 2 tablespoons per shake. Great fiber source!
 
Silke usually post Monday - Friday. I am sure she will help you with all your questions.
 
Best of luck on your journey and keep us posted.
 
Elise

phat2slim


I'm not sure how this forum works or how to send messages for all to see. I don't do this really so forgive me if I'm not sending this message to the correct place. Also forgive me for asking dumb ??'s I'm obvisously not health smart.
1. what are probiotics? Is it vitamins?
2. can I also put fiber powder in my shake?
3. can I also drink a multi liquid vitimin & calcium ( reViva) due to not able to swallow pills
     The liquid calcium has 35 cals, 4g of suger & 10g carbs? & the multi liquid is sugar free, 5g carbs & 10 cals. due to the by-pass sugery over 10 yrs my body doesn't absorb the nutrients it needs so, I'm very low in calcium, iron mostly. I need to get iron fusions once a year. so I take liquid vitamins.
4 Can I put fresh lemon juice in my veggie broth for added flavor?

 
Hello phat2slim,
 
As Elise mentioned there are no dumb questions, so please keep on asking
 
1. See Elise's response
2. Yes, you can add fiber powder to your shake. However, I would suggest adding fiber rich sources to your shake, such as ground flaxseeds, psyllium husk or chia seeds. I would recommend trying this before adding fiber supplements to your shake.
3. Yes, you can take a liquid multi vitamin & calcium. Liquid vitamins are usually easier absorbed than pills.
4. Yes, you can also add fresh lemon juice to the veggie broth.
 
Let us know if you have further questions.
 
 
Silke