Jim McCanney covers flax as a survival food
 

earthquakes , tsunamis, and fresh water (water filters) for the first 20 minutes or so

at the 20 minute mark he starts talking about flax seed

latest show covers flax seed as a top end survival food, and for health everyday

now this show is not his normal thing, he usually covers science topics, but he is trying to bring this topic out for most people

http://www.jmccanneyscience.com/Jame...ch_04_2010.mp3

McCanney is brilliant folks, he singlehandedly solved a 10,000 year old math problem, and he is down to earth kind of guy

his weather book is amazing for anyone that wants to understand what is going on.

Flax seed might be a good addition for you and

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I don't know which is healthier, but organic golden flax is the most palatable. Only buy RAW flaxseed and eat it raw.

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How long does organic flax seed last if canned with oxy absorber?

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I agree,

you could cold mill it, add it to cereal etc

I think the cooking ruins a lot of the essential fatty acids

and of course "hot pressing/milling it" would do the same thing

I ordered the books

and I take flax seed oil daily

I am looking into this

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I read somewhere that it lasts a little longer than brown rice, so probably at least 5 years in a cool place. You can buy 25 pound bags of organic golden flaxseed at Walton's Feed.

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It's cheap too. You can blend it into smoothies. Put 1/4 cup flaxseed in the blender with a pint or so of rice milk, blend for two minutes and add a banana, some frozen cranberries and maybe some Solgar whey protein powder and you have a great health drink.

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I am not sold on the concept.

I have growen millions of pounds of the stuff and many questions have come up.

I know all the health bla,blabla, but as a plant it almost shouldnt exist.Its horrible on the soil,animals dont seem to go near it,its main use is ship paint and there is no symbiosis with nature.

Once you find out about how carsinajenic rancid oils become you may change your mind.

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Buying flaxseed in preparation for WTSHTF is nutso, I think.

Like a squirrel, I will store up what I will eat, and then I eat up what I stored before it goes bad.

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Yipes CANUCK, you're drunk earlier than usual tonight; spelling on a downhill slope. Too much sun today?.........................darn, I'm mean to you.....but, it's like punching myself in the mirror~~~~~~~~~~~do appreciate your thoughts!

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i try to put ground flaxseed in my smoothies 4-5 times per week. Of all plants in the plant kingdom, flaxseed has the highest level of omega-3, an essential fatty acid. Omega-3 and omega-6 are considered essential because the body cannot produce them. Omega-6 is relatively easy to obtain in a healthy diet; it is prevalent in many nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. In contrast, omega-3 is relatively rare in the plant kingdom, although hemp ( HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) and walnuts contain some. Flaxseed, however, is the most abundant source of omega-3 ( 57 percent of their total fat ), making it a vital addition to a vegan diet.

omega-3 is very important to athletes. aside from its ability to help reduce inflammation caused by movement, omega03 plays an integral part in the metabolism of fat. A diet with a daily dose of 10 grams ( about 1 tablespoon ) of ground whole flaxseeds will allow the body to more efficiently burn body fat as fuel. This is beneficial to anyone wanting to shed body fat, but it is of major importance to athletes who need to spare muscle glycogen. As the body becomes proficient at burning fat as fuel ( by training and proper diet ), endurance dramatically improves.

flaxseeds are high in potassium, an integral eelctrolyte for active people ,because it is in part respoonsible for smooth muscle contractions. The body loses potassium when it sweats, so this mineral must be replaced reulglarly to keep the body'sl evels adquatealy stocked. Potassium also regulartes fluid balance, helping to keep the body hydrated.

((99% of above taken from The Thrive Diet, by brendan brazier , I would highly highly highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to eat healthier, have more energy, have harder bones, learn what eating healthy is really about. I have no finaincial interest in selling this book in case you were wondering, I just feel extremely fortunate to have discovered this gem and feel the need to share it with anyone who will listen! )

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flaxseed contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber slows the release of carbohydrates into the bloodstream, helping control insulin levels and prolong energy. Soluble fiber, when consumed, gives the body a sense of fullness, signaling its hunger mechanism to shut off. For this reason, peole who are trying to lose weight should increase their consumption of soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is important in terms of digestiove system health. Insoluble fiber plays a cleansing role by insuring toxins don't build up and spread to the bloodstream.

Like hemp, flaxseed has anti-inflammatory properties , welcome in any active person's life. Also a whole food, and a complete protein with all essential amino acids, flaxseed retains its enzymes allowing the body to absorb it easily and then utilizie it to improve the immune system.

when buying flaxseed, be sure to buy whole flaxseed rather than flaxseed meal. whole flaxseeds contain all their health promoting oils, nutrients, enzymes, vitgamins and minerals. Flaxseed meal is what is left after the oils have been extracted from the whole flaxseed. flaxseed meal is mostly fiber and is commonly used as afiller in baked goods or low-end meal replacements. I suggest buying whole flaxseeds , grinding them in a coffee grinder, and storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator . ground, they will keep for up to three months

( (( i usually store them in my freezer, don't think it makes much difference, maybe should be putting in the fridge though ))

because flaxseeds are small with ahrd shells, they will pass through the system undigested if consumed whole. Grinding them expoeses their oils and nutritiona lvalue so they c an be efficiently utilized by the body.

I would not want to store flaxseeds for more than 2 years before eating them.... I would not want to store brown rice more tahn 2 years before eating that either. Sure, they will both probably last for 5+ years if you can them properly with oxygen absorbers... but keeping more than 2 years worth of food on hand seems excessive to me because I don't want to go through the time, effor,t and expense of preparing tons of food... I would rather just store what I eat, eat what I store, and re-stock every 6 months or so, or whenever I find a good sale...
Sure I have some canned food and emergency rations that I expect to last 5-10 years, just not that much...
I would much rather be stuck with 2 yrs of the food I normally eat ( such as flaxseeds! ) rather than 5 years of rice/beans/mountainhouse junk... that would get old fast...

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Flax is an excellent crop for many purposes. It harbors nitrogen fixing bacteria, it doesn't get very tall, it's really easy to harvest the seeds, and the dead stalks can be processed into linen - one of the greatest fabrics known to man. Even if it's just thrown out there as a cover crop, to keep the grass and weeds down in an unused part of the garden, it does great. Plow it under before it goes to seed and you've just added a bunch of nitrogen to your soil.

Of course the seeds should be grown and eaten fresh yearly and not stored for too long.

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Can you take flakseed or Flakseed oil in pill/vitamin form? and get its benifits???

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It doesn't keep so it would have to be full of preservatives. You can buy flaxseed oil at health food stores and some supermarkets. Just make sure it's raw and fresh. Put it on salads and use it any way you want as long as you don't cook it.

You have probably heard of people putting boiled linseed oil on furniture made before the days of polyurethane. It's the same stuff only cooked.

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Hemp seed oil and hemp seed have a better omega-3 and omega-6 profile, plus a complete protein. Of course, it's illegal.

I do use flax oil frequently - usually on toast. Mmmmm!

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Don't get me wrong... if tshtf... i would rather have a few pounds of hemp seeds than a few pounds of flaxseeds... but I would much rather have both!
Flaxseed is also a complete protein... I'm guessing you did not read the two posts I already made in this thread, and probably won't read this one either... maybe ya got me on ignore... wouldn't blame ya : )

It is illegal to grow hemp here unfortunately, but it's not illegal to possess or import the seeds... all of the hemp seeds I purchase are of course grown in Canada...

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Why Chia Seed Is A Healthier Option Than Flax Seed

Why is there estrogen in my flax seed oil?

Why chia seed is so good

http://www.highonhealth.org/why-chia...han-flax-seed/


Ancient cultures never ate flax (except in famine), it was only used for non-food purposes.

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Flax seed oil is pretty unstable, the essential fatty acids suck up oxygen (in the room and in your body)

now I have read that in open air, and room temperature flax seed oil start going bad in 20 minutes

now without confirming that, I suspect a lot of the pills are rancid (sitting at room temperature for months on end)

and due to their manufacture, you never smell or taste the rancid oil

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I think that article is extremely poorly written, and I'm very skeptical about it. I also eat chia seeds. I eat many more hemp seeds than chia + flax seeds combined simple because I like the taste of hemp better.

The author talks about flaxseed oil which I don't eat because I believe the nutrient profile of raw flaxseeds is much better than just eating the oil.

The author recommends in the comments to sprinkle the seeds on cereal, but never mentions grinding the seeds up AT ALL. If you don't grind these seeds up, they will pass through you essential undigested, and you will not gain anything from them. This displays extreme ignorance in my opinion.

I agree w the author 100% about plastics, and I use as little plastic as possible. Any food that has come into contact with plastic is highly suspect. Obviously heating up food in something made out of plastic is terrible for you... All of my food is in glass jars...

The author makes some pretty big claims, but has few facts , reasoning, logic, citations, to back them up. I am always suspect of authors who are trying to sell their products... makes me wonder if they are biased in some way.
edit: now that I have read through some of the comments the author wrote in the comment section, I have lost any iota of respect I might have had for her...

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you may be right icq, but I still think chia has a lot going for it.

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Google and read up on Hemp seed vs Flax seeds. Hemp is a more complete protein source and has a better/healthier ratio of Omega6:Omega3. Something to consider if you're considering stocking seed. Hemp seed is one of the healthiest most complete protein/enzyme/amino acid sources that exists in nature.

http://www.ratical.org/renewables/hempseed1.html

http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/hemp/seedprot.htm

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A side note-flax is the only seed that i know of that does not support human weight,jump into a bin of it and you will sink to the bottom.

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Another note you dont have to worry about rodents or insects in your flax they dont like it.

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what is the legality of hemp & hemp seeds?

and do you have to grind Hemp like Flax seeds?

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When you said "Animals don't go near it" you got my attention. I don't use is much but I do have a 5lb bag of seed. If animals truly don't go near it then that is reason enough for me to cease using it.

I tried to research it and did not find anything along the lines of what you stated. Is this from your personal experience or do you have a source?

I found it as an ingredient in feed and bird food...

http://www.stevensfarm.com/flax_seed...and_animal.htm

Thanks in advance.

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The fact that animals don't like it does not indicate that it's bad for us. Garlic is toxic to dogs yet healing for humans.

The reason it was not a popular food in history is because blenders have not been around long. Flax is a marginal food without a blender or coffee grinder.

Animals and people of the past did not know omega-3, an essential fatty acid, from a slice of bacon.

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but they did have mills for flour, could have ground it up that way.

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Naw, I;m not like that, and besides you are cool. I was just a bit attention deficient this morning. Thanks for info, did not know about flax being a complete protein.

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completely legal - get 'em anywhere:
an no you can literally just pop 'em in your mouth and chew.. taste delicious, little nutty. Good to blend in smoothies, add to bread, etc.

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Lignans may protect against certain cancers, particularly hormone-sensitive cancers such as those of the breast, endometrium and prostate, by interfering with sex hormone metabolism. Lignans have been shown to stimulate hepatic synthesis of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), thus enhancing the clearance of circulating estrogen,12 and to bind to estrogen receptors on SHBG in a dose-dependent manner, thereby inhibiting estrogen and testosterone binding.14 As SHBG is found in breast cancer cells, the binding of mammalian lignans to SHBG may interfere with estrogen-mediated tumorigenic processes.

Do flaxseed lignans have anticancer properties? Based on animal studies, the answer is, Yes. In one study, female rats fed a high-fat basal diet supplemented with either milled flaxseed or defatted flaxseed meal for four weeks showed decreased epithelial cell proliferation and nuclear aberrations in mammary gland tissue compared with rats fed the basal diet alone.2 In another study, rats with existing mammary tumours were fed a basal diet alone or the basal diet plus SDG, flaxseed oil or flaxseed (2.5% or 5%). Tumour volume was lower in rats fed the basal diet plus SDG or flaxseed. Moreover, established tumour volume was reduced significantly when the rats were fed flaxseed oil, which contains alpha-linolenic acid.15 Flaxseed has also been shown to have a protective effect against colon cancer in rats.16

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FABULOUS FLAX: THE RICH NUTRIENTS IN FLAX
Flax oil and flax seeds are being rediscovered as true health foods. They definitely merit being included on any top-ten list of foods that are good for you. Flax is not a new food. It is actually one of the older and, perhaps, one of the original "health foods," treasured because of its healing properties throughout the Roman empire. Flax was one of the original "medicines" used by Hippocrates. Flax could be dubbed the "forgotten oil." It has fallen out of favor because oil manufacturers have found nutritious oils to be less profitable. The very nutrients that give flax its nutritional benefits - essential fatty acids - also give it a short shelf life, making it more expensive to produce, transport, and store. Yet, those who are nutritionally in the know continue to rank flax high on the list of "must have" foods. Because of the flurry of scientific studies validating the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids, flax oil has graduated from the refrigerator of "health food nuts" to a status of scientific respectability.

I seldom leave home in the morning without having my daily tablespoon of flax oil or 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal. Besides being the best source of omega 3's, flax oil is a good source of omega 6, or linoleic acid (LA). Sunflower, safflower, and sesame oil are greater sources of omega 6 fatty acids but they don't contain any omega-3 fatty acids. Flax oil is 45 to 60 percent the omega-3 fatty acid alphalinolenic acid (ALA).

In addition to nutritious fats, flax seeds contain other nutrients which make eating the whole seed superior to consuming just the extracted oil:

Flax seeds contain a high quality protein.

Flax seeds are rich in soluble fiber. The combination of the oil and the fiber makes flaxseeds an ideal laxative.

Flax seeds contain vitamins B-1, B-2, C, E, and carotene. These seeds also contain iron, zinc, and trace amounts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin E and carotene, two nutrients which aid the metabolism of the oil.

Flax seeds contain over a hundred times more of a phytonutrient, known as lignin, than any of its closest competitors, such as wheat bran, buckwheat, rye, millet, oats, and soybeans. Lignins have received a lot of attention lately because of possible anti-cancer properties, especially in relation to breast and colon cancer. Lignins seem to flush excess estrogen out of the body, thereby reducing the incidence of estrogen-linked cancers, such as breast cancer. Besides anti-tumor properties, lignins also seem to have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Flax seeds, because they contain some protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and lignins, are more nutritious than their oil. Yet, for practical purposes, most consumers prefer simply using the oil for its omega-3 fatty acids and not having to bother with grinding the seeds. But nutritionally speaking, it's worth the trouble to grind fresh flax seeds (say, in a coffee grinder) and sprinkle them as a seasoning on salads or cereals, or mix them into muffins. When buying seeds, be sure they are whole, not split; splitting exposes the inner seed to light and heat and decreases the nutritional value. Or, buy pre-ground flax seeds, available as flaxseed meal. One ounce of flaxseed meal (approximately 4 tbsp.) will yield about 6 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fiber.

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7 HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES OF FLAX
Flax oil, flax seeds, and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain are good for your health. Here are some of the ways flax helps your body.

1. Flax promotes cardiovascular health. The ultra-high levels of omega-3 fatty acids lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Fish oils and algae are also good sources of essential fatty acids.

2. Flax promotes colon health. It has anti-cancer properties and, as a natural lubricant and a rich fiber source, it lowers the risk of constipation.

3. Flax supplements can boost immunity. One study showed that school children supplemented with less than a teaspoon of flax oil a day had fewer and less severe respiratory infections than children not supplemented with flax oil.

4. Flax provides fats that are precursors for brain building. This is especially important at the stage of life when a child's brain grows the fastest, in utero and during infancy. A prudent mom should consider supplementing her diet with a daily tablespoon of flax oil during her pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

5. Flax promotes healthy skin. I have used flax oil as a dietary supplement in my patients who seem to have dry skin or eczema, or whose skin is particularly sun-sensitive.

6. Flax may lessen the severity of diabetes by stabilizing blood-sugar levels.

7. Flax fat can be slimming. Fats high in essential fatty acids, such as flax, increase the body's metabolic rate, helping to burn the excess, unhealthy fats in the body. Eating the right kind of fat gives you a better fighting chance of your body storing the right amount of fats. This is called thermogenesis , a process in which specialized fat cells throughout the body (called brown fat) click into high gear and burn more fat when activated by essential fatty acids, especially gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). I have personally noticed that I crave less fat overall when I get enough of the healthy fats. A daily supplement of omega 3 fatty acids may be an important part of weight control programs.

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USING FLAX OIL
Don't use flax oil for cooking. Oils high in essential fatty acids are not good for cooking. In fact, heat can turn these healthy fats into harmful ones. Add flax oil to foods after cooking and just before serving.

Flax has many virtues, but it also has one vice: it turns rancid quickly. Healthy fats spoil quickly, with olive oil being an exception to the rule. (The fats with a long shelf life are the hydrogenated shortenings, which of course are bad for you.) To prevent spoilage, follow these tips:

Purchase only refrigerated flax oil stored in black containers.

Keep your flax oil in the refrigerator with the lid on tight. Minimize exposure to heat, light, and air.

Because the oil is likely to turn rancid within six weeks of pressing, buy flax oil in smaller containers (8-12 ounces, depending on how fast you use it). In our family, we go through approximately four tablespoons of flax oil a day, using it mainly in our School-Ade smoothie.

Flax oil taken with a meal can actually increase the nutritional value of other foods . Research shows that adding flax oil to foods rich in sulfated amino acids, such as cultured dairy products (i.e., yogurt), vegetables of the cabbage family, and animal, seafood, and soy proteins helps the essential fatty acids become incorporated into cell membranes. Mixing flax oil with yogurt helps to emulsify the oil, improving its digestion and metabolism by the body.

Flax oil works best in the body when it's taken along with antioxidants, such as vitamins E, carotene, and other nutrients, such as vitamin B6 and magnesium. While a tablespoon of flax oil a day might not keep the doctor away entirely, it's bound to help.

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Or birds or squirrels, i've never seen anything eat it. We put some out for the birds, squirrels, raccoons whatever a couple years ago with other bird seed. The stuff sat there for months, nothing would touch it.

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Da vinci didnt like it eithier-he wrote "damn flax" in his memiors that i read once,trying to find the source but cant.

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I cant imagine eating a bowl of the stuff why would anyone think a spoonful is good for you.

You people need your heads examined.

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its an anti-estrogen

its almost 50% complete protein by weight

the rest is EFA's, lignans and fiber

its the perfect food

and the taste is actually pretty good

here is another tip for it

Substituting Fat: � 3 Tablespoons ground Omega Golden Flax Seed = 1 Tablespoon Margarine, butter or cooking oil. Substitute for all or some of the fat depending on the recipe.To substitute for all of the fat with flax seed, increase liquid by 75% as ground flax seed absorbs liquid. Baked goods brown more quickly.
Substituting Eggs: � 1 Tablespoon of ground Omega Golden Flax Seed plus 3 tablespoons water for each egg.
Substitute a 1:3 ratio of ground flaxseed and water mixture for each egg in recipes for pancakes, muffins and cookies. Allow to sit for several minutes before adding to your recipe.

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I contacted a manufacturer of organic flax seeds about a 100kg (or 50kg) order to the UK, If I get enough people interested I'll order it and sell it cheap for no profits.

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Have you considered Coconut OIL. It has all the benefits of Flax plus some. It does not spoil if heated. It actually taste good, we eat it right off the spoon. we feed it to the dogs, cook or fry with it. Best tasting eggs are fried in Coconut oil. Cholesterol-free

http://www.vitacost.com/Images/Produ...2752200052.jpg

http://www.vitacost.com/Nutiva-Certi...in-Coconut-Oil

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follow up interview on flax, w/ farmer who grows/sells flax

covers benefits, etc

http://www.jmccanneyscience.com/Jame...ch_25_2010.mp3