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twodoor2
05-21-2008, 12:11 AM
What does it taste like? I'm thinking of using it, and if you have recipies, please share. :)
Karenwith4
05-21-2008, 12:36 AM
LOL I have never tried it straight so I just went and had some.

It tastes like a mild version of ground flax. It's not too different from my olive oil except it tastes more "woodsy" than "olive-y". It's very hard to describe a taste :D

I use it in salad dressings either for all of the oil or 1/2 of it and I can't taste a difference between dressings made with flax and those made with olive oil. The taste is easily covered with other flavourings. I also put it in smoothies and again I can't taste it there either.

Not sure if that helps at all.
Karen
coni
05-21-2008, 01:24 PM
I don't drink it straight:p

I like to use it in "milkshakes" that include rice dream, soy milk, flax seed oil, almond butter, and berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries are great) mixed in a blender. You can also add whey or protein powder if you need to. I don't have the exact portions, but I can say that you use only a few spoonfuls of the flax seed oil and almond butter. This isn't a low carb treat.
WestinsMom
05-21-2008, 01:31 PM
I think of it as kind of nutty.

We put it into smoothies. I like to use a green protein powder from the healthfood store with some frozen fruit (berries) and water or milk.
Karenwith4
05-21-2008, 06:22 PM
I think of it as kind of nutty.

We put it into smoothies. I like to use a green protein powder from the healthfood store with some frozen fruit (berries) and water or milk.

What protein powder do you use?

Thanks
Karen
WestinsMom
05-21-2008, 09:00 PM
Oh, I don't have any in the house right now...let me see if I can find it online to tell you the name. I have tried one AWFUL green protein powder! So I think I am sticking to the tried and true. I will check and let you know.
WestinsMom
05-21-2008, 09:03 PM
Okay, it is Nature's Plus Fruitein Revitalizing Green Foods

You can see it here:

http://www.vitacost.com/Natures-Plus-Fruitein-Revitalizing-Green-Foods?csrc=NTDC-097467458635
Karenwith4
05-25-2008, 10:36 AM
Okay, it is Nature's Plus Fruitein Revitalizing Green Foods

You can see it here:

http://www.vitacost.com/Natures-Plus-Fruitein-Revitalizing-Green-Foods?csrc=NTDC-097467458635

Thanks!

Karen