What liquid do you use in your shakes?

[snipes287]

I keep hearing ezeryone talking about flax. What is it? and no soy milk dons't taste anything like milk. its really grose but really healthy which is why I drink it. buy any who, just wandering what flax is

 

[Mudge]

Oil obtained from seeds, "flax seed oil".

 

[snipes287]

what does it do?

 

[KataMaStEr]

Originally posted by w8lifter
Just gathering info from different sites

Borage Oil

The oil derived from the seed of the blue, star shaped borage flower is nature's richest source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Evidence suggests that certain individuals may lack the necessary enzyme systems to effectively metabolize the linoleic acid found in other polyunsaturated oils to GLA. Borage seed oil provides a potent and economical form of GLA allowing for a more efficient fat metabolism in these individuals. Supplements containing GLA have become popular in recent years for their numerous applications.

The Borage plant has been consumed for generations in Europe, but only recently was its seed identified as a potent natural source of the omega-6 EFA derivative, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Borage oil has a higher concentration of GLA than black currant or evening primrose oils. It`s also more cost-effective as Borage seeds are larger and contain more oil. Borage oil is the preferred source of GLA among many nutritionists and natural health practitioners.

Benefits of daily consumption of Omega Nutrition Borage Oil
Has the highest, natural GLA concentration compared to other plant sources
Assists the body in its natural healing process.
Is extracted without chemicals or refining.
Daily consumption has beneficial effects on acne, allergies, cardiovascular problems, dehydration, dry skin, fatigue, PMS, osteo-arthritis, weight-problems, mood swings and liver problems.
Is more cost-effective than other GLA sources due to its large, potent seeds.

Flaxseed Oil

In nature 50 essential nutrients have been discovered that are necessary to sustain human life. Of these, two essential fatty acids have been identified, alpha linolenic acid, an Omega-3 fatty acid, and linoleic acid, an Omega-6 fatty acid. Of all known food sources organic flaxseed oil has been recognized as nature's richest source of these vital essential fatty acids containing 55% alpha linolenic and 16.7% linoleic acids. Modern manufacturing methods of polyunsaturated oils have done much to remove these important fats from our food chain. Large scale nutritional surveys suggest that much of our population is deficient in essential fatty acids. Recent scientific research, coupled with flaxseed oil's long history of therapeutic use, has propelled essential fat supplementation into the forefront of human nutrition.

Organic, unrefined flax seed oil is nature's richest source of vegetarian essential fatty acids. EFAs are essential for maintaining good health. Flax seed oil is unique because it contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Our bodies depend on EFAs for normal cell functioning as EFAs act as building blocks in cell membranes, and produce hormone-like substances necessary for energy metabolism and cardiovascular and immune health.

Flax seed oil contains more than twice the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as fish oils.


Organic Lignan Flaxseed Oil

Lignans are a highly studied and researched class of plant chemical (phytochemical) and a form of insoluble fiber that have recently come to the forefront of nutritional research. Compelling studies funded by the National Cancer Institute have shown that lignans may possess impressive preventative properties. Research has established that the amount of lignans present in human blood samples is directly related to the amount of lignan rich producing foods consumed. When flaxseed was compared to other lignan rich producing foods, it was found to have 200-800 times more lignan precursors. By using the Barlean's Bio-Electron process the flax particulates (high in lignan precursors) is retained in the oil, offering nature's richest source of these valuable plant chemicals.

.....Combines certified-organic unrefined flax seed oil and lignans from flax seed fiber. Lignans are a very important component of high-fiber foods originating from plants. Flax seeds are the richest available source of plant lignans.

More About Lignans
Plant lignans are converted in the colon by bacterial fermentation into a form of lignans used by humans. Flax seed fiber consumption results in 100-800 fold greater human lignan production than from other plant sources. Lignans are structurally similar to estrogens and work within the body to balance estrogen levels.


Manitoba HarvestTM Hemp Seed Oil

is nature???s richest source of the Essential Fatty Acids (76%) and is a rich source of GLA (3%). Hemp Seed Oil offers a good balance of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids (3.75 to 1), suitable for life long consumption.

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil has a light green color and a mild nutty flavor, a tasteful compliment to a variety of foods. It can be added to juices, smoothies, soups and sauces to create a rich creamy texture. Hemp Seed Oil is an excellent base for any salad dressing. You can substitute Hemp Seed Oil for other oils in recipes that are not heated above 160 C (320 F).

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil is cold pressed, unrefined, packaged without additives or preservatives and grown without herbicides or pesticides from, Non-GMO Hemp Seed.

Organic, unrefined, unsterilized, and unfumigated hemp seeds are rich source of essential fatty acids (EFAs). Hemp seed oil, when cold-pressed, contains 20% Omega-3 EFA, 58% Omega-6 EFA, 11% Omega-9 FA and 1-2% Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). As well as providing EFAs nutritional Hemp products contain a small amount of GLA, a derivative of Omega-6 EFA that is valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. EFAs act as building blocks for all cell membranes while improving energy metabolism and cardiovascular health.

 

[snipes287]

ahh thanks katamaster

 

[Action-Jackson]

Milk.

 

[Flakko]

I'm gonna try with beer instead, maybe I can make a good gainer!

 

[Addiction]

Milk = Bulking
Water = Cutting

 

[romaxe]

you gotta love your milk shakes..
who does their shakes with beer by the way?

 

[VanessaNicole]

No dude, milk the cow, pasteurize it, and give it to the "baby cow" aka calf. In other words, out of a jug just about, other than it was from thier own mother, I found this on one of the sites linked from my Google search.

The reason this would kill the calf has NOTHING to do with enzymes.

Breast milk is sterile. Once it's milked out of the cow, it is contaminated. Calves still have immature, underdeveloped immune systems which cannot protect them from pathogens which are (inevitably) introduced with the milk.

Plus breast milk also has antibodies which further protect the baby animals, these may very well be destroyed when the milk is pasteurized.

This is alarmist b/s. Except for one point:

There are fat soluble vitamins in milk which are poorly absorbed when all of the fat is removed. This is why it is better to a) choose low fat dairy products instead of non fat or b) eat fat from another source along with your dairy.

Dairy may not be best for all people or all diets, but it certainly won't kill you, and it has quite a few strong points.

That said, I mix my shake with water except for my PWO shake which has low fat milk (specifically not skim milk).

VanessaNicole

 

[Never2Cut]

water pre and post wo. Milk any other time. I drink it whether bulking or cutting. Only difference is skim while cutting 1% or 2 % while bulking. I've done both only milk and only water for extended periods of time and no difference. So i'm gonna use my milk, and it makes shakes taste much better!

 

[I Are Baboon]

OK, who is the dumbass that started this thread four years ago?

Oh wait....nevermind.

 

[ALBOB]

OK, who is the dumbass that started this thread four years ago?

Oh wait....nevermind.

And is he still a dumbass?

Oh wait............nevermind.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Is that shit I smell or did ALBOB just walk in the room?

 

[ALBOB]

Gimme a kiss bigboy.