Guest guest Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 I just heard a speaker who disputed the value of flax seed as a source of EFAs (something about the actual " usability " of the Omega 3 & 6). He feels that the only source of these nutrients is cold water salmon. His info on other topics seemed VERY credible and well grounded, so I am confident that he knows his subject. However, I did not get an opportunity to question him further in this issue. Does anyone have any solid, recent, credible info on this? As it is my main source, I'd like to know.... Thanks so much, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Linda-- He doesn't think walnuts are a good source either? >I just heard a speaker who disputed the value of flax seed as a source >of EFAs (something about >the actual " usability " of the Omega 3 & 6). He feels that the only >source of these nutrients is cold water salmon. >His info on other topics seemed VERY credible and well grounded, so I am >confident that he knows his subject. However, I did not get an >opportunity to question him further in this issue. > >Does anyone have any solid, recent, credible info on this? As it is my >main source, I'd like to know.... > >Thanks so much, > >Linda > > > > >For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at >http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to >http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 He didn't speak directly about walnuts, but he did mention very specifically that cold water fish, preferably salmon, were the ONLY source of EFAs. Linda Lisa Bryan wrote: > Linda-- > > He doesn't think walnuts are a good source either? > > >I just heard a speaker who disputed the value of flax seed as a source > >of EFAs (something about > >the actual " usability " of the Omega 3 & 6). He feels that the only > >source of these nutrients is cold water salmon. > >His info on other topics seemed VERY credible and well grounded, so I am > >confident that he knows his subject. However, I did not get an > >opportunity to question him further in this issue. > > > >Does anyone have any solid, recent, credible info on this? As it is my > >main source, I'd like to know.... > > > >Thanks so much, > > > >Linda > > > > > > > > > >For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at > >http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to > >http://www.vrg.org/family. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 On Wed, 18 Apr 2001, Larry Soares wrote: > He didn't speak directly about walnuts, but he did mention very specifically that > cold water fish, preferably salmon, were the ONLY source of EFAs. I admit I'm pretty skeptical about this. It just doesn't seem very likely to me that a vital nutrient would be available from only a single food source, and a food source that would be darn hard to come by in our ancestors' environment at that. ---- Patricia Bullington-McGuire <patricia The brilliant Cerebron, attacking the problem analytically, discovered three distinct kinds of dragon: the mythical, the chimerical, and the purely hypothetical. They were all, one might say, nonexistent, but each nonexisted in an entirely different way ... -- Stanislaw Lem, " Cyberiad " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 Message: 2 Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:05:50 -0500 Lisa Bryan <lbryan Re: Flax Seed/EFAs Linda-- He doesn't think walnuts are a good source either? >I just heard a speaker who disputed the value of flax seed as a source >of EFAs (something about >the actual " usability " of the Omega 3 & 6). He feels that the only >source of these nutrients is cold water salmon. >His info on other topics seemed VERY credible and well grounded, so I am >confident that he knows his subject. However, I did not get an >opportunity to question him further in this issue. > >Does anyone have any solid, recent, credible info on this? As it is my >main source, I'd like to know.... > >Thanks so much, > Don't forget: Borage and Evening Primrose oils are also great EFA sources! The best is an organic flax, borage, ev. primrose combo (high lignan if you like!). Do you know the background of this speaker? --maybe he does research for the fish industry or something! Seriously! You ALWAYS have to check that out, 'cuz people will say anything for $$$$! Here's a good example: all the posters, brochures, etc. that are hanging up or handed out in doctors offices and in schools to teach nutrition are published by the American Beef Association (or whatever it is called). It's true! Next time you see one, check the tiny print at the bottom-- they love to take credit for it! Ask your dr. to see one. DISGUSTING! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 My understanding is that the RATIO of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet was the most important thing. When very elevated, as in the standard American diet (from 9 to 20), it is destabilizing to the immune system, and correlated with rheumatologic disorders and malignancies. The Omega-6 fatty acids rose dramatically in " our " diets when we starting growing grains. Similarly, the grain fed " animal products " -meat, eggs and milk are almost exclusively omega-6. Legumes are relatively low in fat, but have a balance of omega-3 and omega-6. Just by cutting out the omega-rich eggs, milk and meat out of the diet, dramatically brings the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids back into line. I had always heard that walnuts, flax seeds and evening primrose oil are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. I also seem to remember that many sea vegetables are good sources. Lynn Dolson , Larry Soares <lsoares@e...> wrote: > I just heard a speaker who disputed the value of flax seed as a source > of EFAs (something about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Hi, I was a bit nervous about the Sea vegetables, thinking they would taste fishy but they are great! My favorite brand is Dulse Flakes by Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. Tastes great in salad or just sprinkled onto anything. As far as the flax seeds, you are always going to find someone out there that has something bad to say about everything. I love the taste of flax seed sprinkled into my morning fruit drink. I think the most important thing is to make the right decisions for you and your family and when in doubt search the internet, if you get at least three sites saying the same thing--you're on to something! Rhonda - a_middleway Monday, April 23, 2001 8:22 AM Re: Flax Seed/EFAs My understanding is that the RATIO of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet was the most important thing. When very elevated, as in the standard American diet (from 9 to 20), it is destabilizing to the immune system, and correlated with rheumatologic disorders and malignancies. The Omega-6 fatty acids rose dramatically in " our " diets when we starting growing grains. Similarly, the grain fed " animal products " -meat, eggs and milk are almost exclusively omega-6. Legumes are relatively low in fat, but have a balance of omega-3 and omega-6. Just by cutting out the omega-rich eggs, milk and meat out of the diet, dramatically brings the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids back into line. I had always heard that walnuts, flax seeds and evening primrose oil are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. I also seem to remember that many sea vegetables are good sources. Lynn Dolson , Larry Soares <lsoares@e...> wrote: > I just heard a speaker who disputed the value of flax seed as a source > of EFAs (something about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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