mean definition. In statistics, an average of a group of numbers or data points. With a group of numbers, the mean is obtained by adding them and dividing by the number of numbers in the group. Thus the mean of five, seven, and twelve is eight (twenty-four divided by three). (Compare median and mode.)
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.
How to do a flaxseed cleanse. Make sure you buy organic seeds so they are pesticide and herbicide free. There are several ways of using flax seeds to cleanse the bowel. 1. Whole flaxseeds. Rinse 1 â 2 tablespoons flaxseeds and place in a cup. Cover with filtered water or juice and soak overnight. They will form a sort of gel. Eat both seeds and gel in the morning.