*Sorry* Need something to make me "go" tonight, not well.

[spannerpan]

Re the linseeds

I honestly don't think they are any good for a VLCD if they contain 150 cals per serving. Having them would be like adding an extra food pack but without getting all the vits and mins from one. I think it is far better to take a remedy recommended by LL, CD or LT such as Senna, Dulcolax, Movicol etc etc.

 

[Nigeepoo]

Linseeds do contain some Vitamins & Minerals. See Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Seeds, flaxseed and set Serving size: to 1 ounce (28g). Best ask your LLC first, though!

 

[spannerpan]

Yes Nige! SOME! but they can't be a complete balanced meal like a foodpack. And well when you are only on about 500 cals a day 150 cals in one serving of something that isn't going to be a nutritionally complete meal is kind of a waste. Especially when they aren't essential as you can take OTC meds with negligible cals in to sort it out.

However I think they would be great if you weren't on a VLCD.

 

[BIG BIRDY]

I've just measured out an ounce of linseeds and it's loads! 3-4 teaspoons at least! I only use I teaspoon a day, don't chew them and they work well. If you don't chew them they don't release all the oils etc and so have less calories per dose. Somewhere I have info on that.

 

[Blonde Logic]

Now then, now then. You shouldn't sell yourself short. I'm sure you're not fick at all! Nige x

No she's not!, and you took the words right out of my mouth!