what is the diffrence between flaxseed oil and olive oil?

[jurassicpark]

just wanted to know.

[prolangtum]

flax is higher in omega 3's

[lovetoeat]

The only time olive oil is preferred is when cooking, flax and fish oil offer more nutritional value.

[Nekrawulf]

about 2 dollars =-]


No really... Linseed aka flaxseed oil contains a higher concentration of of Omage 3 fatty acids and EFA's. Some people drink olive and flaxseed oil.... I cook with olive and drink flax... oil makes me gag =-]

[prolangtum]

fish oil is mo better than them all (great english eh?)

[senkizer]

pro, can you get fish oil in a grocerie store like you can olive oil?

[Cory]

olive oil is a good fat that benefits the cardiovascular system and should NOT be used for cooking as heat destroys its health benefits. It should be used on foods as a topping like as in salad dressings and the like. Flax oil is one of the highest sources of omega-3 EFA, which is the most important EFA for optimum cardiovascular health. Fish oil is also good for cardiovascular health, but also converts to EPA and DHA, which are neurotransmitters in the brain, and can help with focus and concentration.

[Puddles]

Originally posted by Cory
olive oil is a good fat that benefits the cardiovascular system and should NOT be used for cooking as heat destroys its health benefits.

Well...how am I supposed to brown my garlic if I can't use olive oil? ;)

I take my flax oil in capsule form along with my vitamins.

[Cory]

Originally posted by MrsPuddlesFL
Well...how am I supposed to brown my garlic if I can't use olive oil? ;)

I take my flax oil in capsule form along with my vitamins.

Of course you can still use it for cooking sweety, you will just lose some of the health benefits that it can offer if eaten cold. ;)

[Puddles]

:)

I didn't realize that oil can go bad. A few weeks ago hubby wanted brownies, so I made them with some veg. oil that I had in the pantry since who knows when...well, the brownies were horrible...the oil had gone bad. But maybe that was a good thing...we didn't eat them. LOL

[Cory]

Originally posted by MrsPuddlesFL
:)

I didn't realize that oil can go bad. A few weeks ago hubby wanted brownies, so I made them with some veg. oil that I had in the pantry since who knows when...well, the brownies were horrible...the oil had gone bad. But maybe that was a good thing...we didn't eat them. LOL

Oh yes honey, oil can go rancid if it is not used fairly quickly.

[IntensityX]

Add both and you have yourself a very good source of OFA's :cool:

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[mystik]

Where iyo, is a good place to get flax oil and fish oil? I would like to add these to my diet.

Of course, good quality and a decent price =)

Thanks.

[Tinfish]

Do you guys dump a couple tablespoons in your shake or how do you prefer to injest it?

[bigpetefox]

I usually take 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 3 meals, then have flax oil with 2 meals and my bedtime shake..

I'm the fat nazi, can't tell me I take too much olive/flax/epo/cla.. :)