In standard English, mean should not be followed by for when expressing intention: I didn't mean this to happen (not I didn't mean for this to happen) Word Origin Old English mÃ¦nan; compare Old Saxon mÄnian to intend, Dutch meenen
Serving Size. The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends adults consume 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed two to three times a day, or 2 to 4 tablespoons once per day. You can mix the ground seeds into cereal, yogurt, oatmeal or smoothies or sprinkle them generously on top of salads and vegetable dishes.
Start with 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed a day. (If you have Crohns, Diverticulitis or IBS, see below). Drink 8-10 cups of fluids (preferably water) a day. After 2-3 days, increase to 2 Tablespoons ground flax a day.