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Thursday, September 06, 2007

One word: Flaxseed. It's changing my world.

Remember My Big Fat Greek Wedding? How the guy used Windex to solve everything but world peace? That’s me with the Flaxseed thing. Yes, you heard it first. Diann Hunt is getting into health and nutrition.

It’s true. I sprinkle Flaxseed on everything: toast, meatloaf, vegetables, chocolate, ice cream. Everything.

And here’s the real clincher. It helps with hot flashes. Is that not amazing? Not only that but this little wonder seed is also great for—are you ready for this—facials. However, I don’t know if any scientific tests have been done on that one, so you might want to wait. If I start sprouting little things on my face, I’ll let you know. They are seeds, after all.

Need I point out that my protagonist is into flaxseed? Uses it for everything. She’s such a copy cat. I can’t do anything without her spying, picking and choosing for herself. She drives me crazy.

So, there you have it. Flaxseed. The wonder drug. The health food that makes chocolate good for me—well, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
Diann Hunt  
posted at 8:29 AM  
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10 Comments:
At 9:24 AM, Blogger Kristy Dykes said...

My dau. is into health stuff and has persuaded me to buy some flaxseed. I eat it when I'm visiting her. She recommends cold-milled organic GOLDEN flaxseed. I haven't gotten to the health food store, though.

 
At 9:45 AM, Blogger Doug said...

Shall I get you started on coconut oil? Mix it up with some flax seed and some, um...chocolate, and you've practically got cooky dough! (Coconut oil is a solid at room temp, kind of the consistency of Crisco.) It also makes an excellent moisterizer, and mixed with flax seeds would have the added benefit of exfoliation.

I will check out your seeds, lady! (And no, this isn't Doug. It's Katy. I don't know how to switch the settings back....)

Katy McKenna www.fallible.com

 
At 10:55 AM, Blogger Kay Day said...

You get more benefit from the seeds if you grind them first.
The oil is also good on salads, etc.
Personally, I switched to Evening Primrose Oil instead. Easier.
And coconut oil is terrific! Love it!

 
At 11:07 AM, Blogger Becky said...

Look for Bumble Bars. Flaxseed and chocolate in a bar almost like eating candy. I first found them in Montana at a coffee shop, but my local health food store has them.

 
At 4:34 PM, Blogger Kristin said...

As long as you don't start lecturing me on espresso and diet Pepsi, you can eat whatever you'd like. I won't bother you!

But look at it this way, if the cockroaches and rats are going to survive the Haulocaust, I ask you, what did they eat?

 
At 10:51 PM, Blogger Betsy St. Amant said...

The dad on "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with the Windex totally cracks me up!! =) Thanks for the smile. You eat that chocolate, honey, flaxseed or not. You're a writer. You've earned it =P

 
At 2:39 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

I happen to like flaxseed,My Mom takes flaxseed oil and My uncle likes it too.
I was just thinking about the
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" Windex
thing!
It's too long of a story as to why.
Hug's!!

 
At 7:25 AM, Blogger Colleen Coble said...

And here she thought I'd talk her into weird stuff when I started talking about health. She plunges head first into one of the last things people try. I'm so proud. LOL

 
At 11:46 AM, Blogger Southern-fried Fiction said...

So where are oyu getting it? And in what form? Actual seeds? Or is it powdered? If it's that good, I want some!

I love seeds. The bread I eat is nearly entirely seeds smushed together. It's called Genesis 1:29 bread.

Is this protag as drive-you-nuts as Maggie? Oh dear...I can see counseling time ahead.

 
At 1:22 PM, Blogger Deena Peterson said...

Flaxseed oil helps me with my arthritis as well...keeps the old joints lubed:-)

I'm still praying for you, Diann!

 

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Kristin Billerbeck is a proud Californian, wife, mother of four, and connoisseur of the irrelevant. She writes Christian Chick Lit; where she finds need for most of the useless facts lulling about in her head.

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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.

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Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.

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Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.

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Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.

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