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Whoever said you can not taste flax in your shakes is a LIAR!


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Posted by: I Are Baboon

This morning was the first time I have added flax oil to my post-workout shake (I'm using Udo's). The first chug was fine at first, but after about three seconds, the after taste kicks in. I damn nealy gagged! I only hope I get used to it. My diet has little fat, so I need to keep using the oil.





Posted by: Jodi

Trust me, you'll get use to it. Now I can even drink it off the spoon and it doesn't bother me.


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Now I can even drink it off the spoon and it doesn't bother me.
I can't even imagine that!

I am sure I'll get used to it. I could barely drink the first protein shake I ever had, and needless to say I have gotten used to them.


Posted by: dg806

Honestly I don't taste it in mine, But maybe I'm used to it! I can even take it just from the spoon now and it doesn't taste bad!


Posted by: kuso

I think Udo`s tastes worse than real flax


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by kuso
I think Udo`s tastes worse than real flax
How could something that tastes so horrible be so good for you? Figures.


Posted by: kuso

Actually....I can`t really unserstand Udo`s at all. I mean most people get some fats throughout the day without knowing it, yet Udo`s has the "perfect" balance of 3`s to 6`s......so any fats of either would throw the balance out

Disclaimer....I`m inebriated


Posted by: DaMayor

What's new?


Just think Plant....I'm drinking Plant Oil.....Good plant oil...


Posted by: Fit Freak

I use flax...and can't taste it at all in my shakes BUT I add some strawberries which I'm sure helps.

If I'm just doing the good ol' whey and water with flax...yeah...then I can taste it....then again....I just down it anyway!


Posted by: Mudge

If you go light its not so bad, if you use "too much" its very heavy aftertaste. I chug my shakes, so aftertaste is about all I get.


Posted by: david

How much flax are you using?? Or, arent you using at least 12 oz. of liquid? Also, a blender too?

I'm with Fit Freak. Chuck some blueberries & Strawberries and ya won't notice a thang


Posted by: Prince

Flax Oil is nasty, I cannot even handle it my shakes, I have to use Flax in capsule form.


Posted by: david

I take it prince that you've never accidentally drank vegetable oil then??!@?!?

I dare you to try MCT OIL. Not only does it suck in taste if fuks up your stomach if not used properly!


Posted by: buff_tat2d_chick

I am used to flax...I don't even taste it in my shakes. I also now prefer my tuna with flax...doesn't taste right without it

Flax oil by the spoonful isn't even too bad anymore.


Posted by: Mudge

I think olive oil tastes worse, flax mostly just has aftertaste, otherwise its kinda walnutty.


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by david
How much flax are you using?? Or, arent you using at least 12 oz. of liquid? Also, a blender too?

I'm with Fit Freak. Chuck some blueberries & Strawberries and ya won't notice a thang

Well, I am using Udo's which is a blend of flax, sesame, and sunflower oils, as well as oils from other various sources (kuso says Udo's tastes worse than regular flax). I use one tablespoon in my shake. My shake consists of ice cubes, strawberries, one cup of water, protein, and creatine. It fills a 20 oz coffee mug. It usually takes me about 10 minutes to drink the whole thing.


Posted by: TJohn

I love flax in my shake! Makes it smooooooooooth

TJ


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by TJohn
I love flax in my shake! Makes it smooooooooooth

TJ
That is true. The shakes have gone down smoother the last couple of days, and they have not upset my stomach at all. (usually my shakes give me a little bit of gas)


Posted by: david

Quote:
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Well, I am using Udo's which is a blend of flax, sesame, and sunflower oils, as well as oils from other various sources (kuso says Udo's tastes worse than regular flax). I use one tablespoon in my shake. My shake consists of ice cubes, strawberries, one cup of water, protein, and creatine. It fills a 20 oz coffee mug. It usually takes me about 10 minutes to drink the whole thing.

And you use a blender, correct??

Creating... yuck!


Posted by: bludevil

I drink flax and olive oil right off the spoon. I must admit the olive oil taste much worse than the flax. I've actually grown to like the taste of flax.


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by david
And you use a blender, correct??
Yes sir! I put the ice, frozen berries, and water in the blender and chop until smooth, then I add the rest and mix it.


Posted by: david

and after all that, it still taste like crap???

Add OJ then.


Posted by: Mudge

If you add OJ you may as well have a pizza with it too


Posted by: david

Not a lot of OJ. Maybe a splash of!!!! Lose the other fruit mentioned above and add the OJ or Grapfruit juice instead.




Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by david
Not a lot of OJ. Maybe a splash of!!!! Lose the other fruit mentioned above and add the OJ or Grapfruit juice instead.


Well it's day three now of using the flax, and it's not as bad as it was on day one. I think I'm already getting used to it. Day one may have just been shock on the taste buds.


Posted by: dg806

I even mix flax oil with my salad dressing instead of another oil. I thought it was terrible when I first tasted it too. But you start to like it!


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally posted by dg806
I even mix flax oil with my salad dressing instead of another oil. I thought it was terrible when I first tasted it too. But you start to like it!
Udo's tastes nutty. At first, it simply tasted horrible. Now that I have tried it a few times, the "real" taste is coming through.


Posted by: Jodi

See, we told ya!


Posted by: TJohn

You should try mixing flax with cottage cheese and strawberries!! YUM!!

TJ


Posted by: MatthewO

Personally life is too short.

Enjoy your shakes and take your flax in capsule form. I personally cannot stand protein shakes without two scoops of frozen yogurt in them. Not only cooler but so damn tasty heh.


Posted by: LAM

Udo's and hemp seed oil taste similar. It took me a while to get used to flax, now its easy. olive oil and safflower oils straight are much worse


Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jodi
Trust me, you'll get use to it. Now I can even drink it off the spoon and it doesn't bother me.

Well a year and a half later now, I can not drink my shake without the Udo's. Not only have I gotten used to it, but my shakes taste yucky without it.

I still have never tried it as a straight shot though.


Posted by: Jodi

OMG that is too funny because now I can't even stand the taste of flax




Posted by: Warren[BigW]

Flax oil =


Posted by: BritChick

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jodi
Trust me, you'll get use to it. Now I can even drink it off the spoon and it doesn't bother me.
Oh you are hardcore Jodi.
Udo's in my shakes and on my food I don't mind at all though.


Posted by: nikegurl

does udos taste better than flax? i never did come around to liking flax.


Posted by: BulkMeUp

I guess i am the only one who has no prob tossing a tbsp of oil (flax,olilve,udos...) into the hatch and washing it down with water. Sure it does take a few times to get used to it.

Used to love Udo's oil.. cant remember why i slacked off it


Posted by: Tha Don

Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio
Flax Oil is nasty, I cannot even handle it my shakes, I have to use Flax in capsule form.
same here, i've stopped adding flax to my shakes as i can't stand the aftertaste, i stick to my fish oil caps now


Posted by: nikegurl

unfortunately...not only do i dislike flax but i hate the aftertaste of the fish oil caps too.....but that's another rant for another thread we've covered before.


Posted by: FishOrCutBait

i grind my own flax seeds, and mix them with my whey....



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