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Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) Sources
· Foods Containing Omega-6 EFAs · Foods Containing Omega-3 EFAs
· Arousal: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs): What are EFAs?
"EFAs are perishable, deteriorating rapidly when exposed to · light, · air, · heat and · metals. Unlike vitamins, EFAs cannot be dried, powdered, and stored for several years. EFA sensitivity makes careful processing and freshness extremely important." The Edelson Center: Essential Fatty Acids: The Healing Fats
"In nature’s package, EFA-rich oils keep for years without spoiling. Out of that package, light, air, and heat attack EFAs. Like perishable produce, EFA-rich oils should be made with care and obtained fresh [and sometimes refrigerated]." The Edelson Center: Essential Fatty Acids: The Healing Fats
"Frying and deep frying destroy EFAs by the combined effects of light, oxygen, and heat, producing toxic substances that produce atherosclerosis [a common arterial disease] and cancer." The Edelson Center: Essential Fatty Acids: The Healing Fats
"EFA-rich oils should be made and packaged in the absence of light, oxygen, and heat. Frozen solid (which does not damage them), oils remain unspoiled for a long time. Manufacturers should ship them directly to retailers or consumers without stops along the way." The Edelson Center: Essential Fatty Acids: The Healing Fats
"…Omega 6 EFA, which is called linoleic acid (LA). LA is abundant in polyunsaturated safflower, sunflower, and corn oils." The Edelson Center: Essential Fatty Acids: The Healing Fats
"Omega-6…is found in seed oils, sunflower, corn and sesame oils." ILT: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
"Omega-3…is found in cold water fish, such as salmon, tuna and trout, as well as dark leafy vegetables [purslane], and vegetable oils, such as flaxseed oil." ILT: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
"Today, much of our farmed meat supply (chicken, beef and pork) is fed on large amounts of corn and soybean meal that contain Omega-6 EFAs but little or no Omega-3 EFAs. This is the reason for the recent interest in free-range meats, and eggs from free-range chickens." ILT: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
"I suggest adding homemade flax meal to your diet, since this is a cheap and convenient source of the fatty acids you want. · Buy whole flaxseeds in a natural-food store. · Keep them in the refrigerator, and · grind a half-cup or so at a time, using a blender or coffee grinder [supposedly you can also use a mortar and pestle]. (Pages 52-53)" Book: Weil, Andrew, M.D. 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. Alfred A. Knoph, Inc., 1997.
"When purchasing flax seeds that have already been ground the health benefits quickly disappear over time due to oxidation (exposure to air) and degradation of the chemical makeup of the flax. For this reason it is always better to use whole flax seeds and then grind them as needed." GreatPlainsFlax.com: Delicious flax seed recipes and directions for use
"Whole flax seed which is clean, dry and of good quality, can be stored at room temperature for up to a year. For optimum freshness, ground flax seed should be ground as needed. Unused ground flax seed can be refrigerated in an airtight container if it will be used in just a matter of days, or it can be stored in the freezer for about a month." GreatPlainsFlax.com: Delicious flax seed recipes and directions for use
Serving Suggestions "Ground flax has a nutty taste that is quite good added to certain · cereals, · salads, · potatoes, · rice, or · cooked vegetables. A tablespoon [or two] of the meal once a day will give you a good ration of the omega-3s. (Pages 52-53)" Book: Weil, Andrew, M.D. 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. Alfred A. Knoph, Inc., 1997.
Fiber "Because flaxseed is high in fiber, it is · important to drink plenty of water. · Flaxseed absorbs approximately eight times its weight in water, so · if taken 1 hour before meals, it may help you loose extra weight by reducing your appetite." Golden Fitness Flaxseed: Why Use Flaxseed?
"Be aware that flaxseeds are high in fiber and will increase the bulk of stools; in some individuals they may exert a laxative effect. Most people find this less welcome, but some do not. If it bothers you, eat less. (Pages 52-53)" Dr. Weil continues by: · Recommending flaxseeds instead of flaxseed oil · Mentioning that the seeds of hemp and hops have omega-3, but are not readily available. · Mentioning that canola and soy oils also have omega-3s, but not nearly as much as flax. · Mentioning that the vegetable purslane, which is considered by some to be a weed, contains omega-3s Book: Weil, Andrew, M.D. 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. Alfred A. Knoph, Inc., 1997.
Allergies "On rare occasions, some people may have an allergic reaction to flaxseed." Golden Fitness Flaxseed: Why Use Flaxseed?
"Soaking the flaxseeds not only allows for a smoother consistency for smoothies, but it also assists in a more thorough breakdown of the seed into all of its health-giving components -- essentially predigesting the flax for you." Silvermedicine.org: AO Organic Flaxseed "If you soak your flax overnight first, you will probably need to double this [dosage] to accommodate the expansion due to the absorption by the flax of the surrounding water." Silvermedicine.org: AO
Organic Flaxseed Problems with Chewing Flax
Seeds ·
"It is the best freshly grounded. ·
Some people first soak it, and
then ground. ·
It is not very good to use it
whole, unless you are ready to chew every mouthful over
100 times. ·
People doing Bowel cleanse have reported
finding a lot of whole flax seeds, sesame seeds, popcorn (unpoped) and other
seeds. It stuck in the bowel mucus, if it is not chewed well. Some people
have reported finding popcorn many years old, in the thing that came out
while bowel cleansing. (they remember not eating popcorn for many
years.)" CureZone.com:
Flaxseed/Linseed Oil for Liver and Gallbladder Links · 'The Facts on Flax' by Dr. Andrew Weil
Walnuts "FDA says eating walnuts may help reduce risk of heart disease. The FDA's decision said that eating 1.5 ounces [43 grams, 3 tablespoons] of walnuts a day helps boost cardiovascular health. Eating that quantity also would fulfill the daily requirements of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which also reduce the risk of heart disease." News: Modesto Bee and Sacramento Bee, July 15, 2003
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