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

[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.

 

[Jodi]

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

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[ZECH]

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!

 

[kuso]

I think Udo`s tastes worse than real flax

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[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

 

[DaMayor]

What's new?


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

 

[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!

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[Arnold]

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

 

[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!

 

[buff_tat2d_chic]

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.

 

[Mudge]

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

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[TJohn]

I love flax in my shake! Makes it smooooooooooth

TJ

 

[I Are Baboon]

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)

 

[david]

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!

 

[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.

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[david]

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

Add OJ then.

 

[Mudge]

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

 

[david]

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

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[ZECH]

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!

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[Jodi]

See, we told ya!

 

[TJohn]

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

TJ

 

[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.