Flaxseed and Chia Seeds are safe?

[C3PO1]

Hi , I´m planning to improve the diet with chia and flaxseed , but I read that a person with CLL should not take raw food, its the same with the seeds? or could I ad the seeds

thanks in advance.

[PlanetaryKim]

Hi C3PO1. I think the caution against eating raw foods with CLL is if you are neutropenic, at which point you need to follow neutropenic protocols, which include various dietary restrictions for safety. If you're not neutropenic, I would say eat normally. Some people here might say a CLL person's immune function is always compromised, regardless of neutrophil status. But for me, I feel fine about eating anything, including well washed raw food, if I am not neutropenic.

kim

[C3PO1 in reply to PlanetaryKim]

Thanks a lot for your answer!

[PlanetaryKim in reply to C3PO1]

If you google neutropenic diet, you will find many different lists. Here is one: hillman.upmc.com/patients/c...

Basically, the idea is to avoid foods that may have bacterial or mold/fungus contamination, including fermented foods, and many raw foods that cannot easily be washed.

[C3PO1 in reply to PlanetaryKim]

I will search about this, thanks for the tip and I will find out about it

[GMa27]

I have used ground flax seed on my food for added fiber before W&W, during WW , during treatment and after treatment (chemo). No issues.

[Jackie2019 in reply to GMa27]

Ok perfect!

[C3PO1 in reply to Jackie2019]

Thanks, I'm trying to strengthen the defenses

[AdrianUK]

The other option is to add them to

Porridge or even buy a porridge that has them in and so cook them. That’s what I’ve been doing lately having found an Aldi organic porridge that has all kinds of seeds in and is yummy.

[C3PO1 in reply to AdrianUK]

This one looks like a good and safe option, I will search for porridge in the net, thanks!

[Cllcanada Top Poster CURE Hero]

I can't eat seeds due to diverticulitis and short bowel, so I sprout them... very tasty.. my favourite are broccoli spouts... great in soups and salads etc. and they freeze well

~chris 🇨🇦

[C3PO1 in reply to Cllcanada]

Ok, smart move to sprout the seeds, this one is a good option too, thanks a lot!

[dmmck]

I use ground flax seeds in cereal, nut breads, cookies, etc. -things that are cooked or baked. I haven’t had any problems with them that way.

[C3PO1 in reply to dmmck]

Thanks for your answer

[lexie]

I use flax which I grind fresh just prior to use and add to cooked steel cut oats. Nothing to do with CLL, this has just been my breakfast pattern since before CLL diagnosis. No issues since CLL, even with low neuts. Chia is something I use weekly rather than daily, but no problems. For that matter I use a ton of caraway, fennel, celery seeds, cooked and uncooked as well.

[C3PO1 in reply to lexie]

Great! I love the idea of the benefits of this seeds but was afraid of the raw concept, but your answers give light and direction, thanks a lot

[DriedSeaweed]

Flax may cause gas and awkward silences a few hours after consumption.

[Hoffy]

I eat “health warrior chia bars “ and they have been good for me.