Flaxseed is touted as the modern day elixir, the miracle plant that most health nuts depend on for their recommended daily intake of omega3s.
I bought a bottle of flaxseed oil today. The recommended daily dosage is 1-2 tbsp. I got the spoon out, the first sip was foul. It tasted just like cooking oil (don't ask how I know what that tastes like). Resisting the urge to throw up, I foolishly went for the recommended second tbsp and this time, had to pull all my nerves into a concentrated knot to stop from spewing all over the kitchen counter.
I quickly grabbed a banana and a glass of milk to neutralize the plastic taste of oil in my mouth. The instructions on the box (strongly) suggested mixing with yoghurt, porridge or tossed with pasta. Ah! Moment of clarity. Note to self - 'oil to be consumed orally' is not an invitation to drink the oil straight up. Oil that tastes good on its own is a complete misnomer.
Gag Idea: fill an empty bottle of apple juice with sunflower oil and leave in the fridge. Warning: I'm usually ice-cold ninja calm, but if you ever try that on me, I will chop your head off.
Oil and me don't mix.
