Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc.org/info/omega3.html). My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 From all the research I've done I am totally for supplementing with Omega 3 especially since we don't eat fish. My issue right now with this is do I use fish oils or plant-based oils for the Omega 3s? For the past 2 years, I've been giving my kids the Nordic Naturals Tangerine Gummies which are made from Artic Cod Liver. However, recently I've been wondering if I should switch to flax or Salvia hispanica seed extract and marine algae based oils? The problem with the plant-based Omega-3s is that according to research, the body is slow to convert it to EPA/DHA and sometimes doesn't convert before the body eliminates it. As where the fish oils are straight up EPA/DHA (the good stuff). Would be interested in your thoughts?? But yes, I do wholeheartedly recommend Omega-3's. And if you are taking it via Fish Oils - sounds like Nordic Naturals brands is the best. --- On Fri, 8/28/09, christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 wrote: christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! Friday, August 28, 2009, 7:54 AM There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc. org/info/ omega3.html). My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Christie, I just looked up Natural Health and Vegetarian Life magazine. $45 a yr. OMG. Would you consider selling old copies for the price of shipping? Unita Walburn Mulberry Island Station Homestead Berefoot Books Stall Holder visit my site @ www.mybarefootbooks.com/UnitaWalburn ________________________________ christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 Friday, August 28, 2009 7:54:29 AM Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc. org/info/ omega3.html). My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 We take hemp oil, which is supposed to be the perfect blend of Omega 3, 6 and 9 ________________________________ christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:54:29 AM Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc. org/info/ omega3.html). My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 We drink Silk that is fortified with DHA. I try to eat as much hemp food as I can. Hemp is I think Nature's perfect source of omegas. I still have some lil' critters omega 3 vegetarian formula from before they went non-veg. I tried to stock up but my daughter didn't really like them. Now she takes them but that is after a long process of trying to make her take flax oil and hemp oil instead. Eventually those are going to run out. I did find an omega smoothie they have a vegan version with DHA as well as a vegetarian flax version that apparently is different somehow? not sure why it wouldn't be vegan. Anyway I really liked the taste of the vegetarian version and we used that up until I lost power and had toss everything out of my refrigerator. http://www.barleans.com/omega_swirl.asp Renee ________________________________ christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 Friday, August 28, 2009 7:54:29 AM Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc. org/info/ omega3.html). My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 hemp oil is good, you could also try this (Taken from http://www.vegancoach.com/) Nuts and Seeds Your body needs healthy fats to function properly. And some of the best sources for healthy fats come from nuts and seeds, which you should try to have every day. Not only is it important to actually eat them, but it's important to eat those that will provide you the most well-rounded healthy fats. So mix up a batch of Sassy's Seedalicious Topping (below), which provides the perfect ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids*. Measure out the amount you need, grind, and sprinkle on salads and veggies. Very delectable! Sassy's Seedalicious Topping Mix 2 parts flax seeds with one part each sunflower, sesame and pumpkin seeds. (Mix up a bunch of this seed mixture at once and store in your fridge or freezer). Then, grind 2 Tbsp. (per person*) of the topping together in a coffee grinder (or VitaMix or similiar) with a little salt. (*Note: 2 Tbsp. per person per day -- use it all in one dish or refrigerate extra for use later in the day.) I also like to mix in double the amount of Nutritional Yeast for added flavor and a nutrition boost.Laura Ballinger Morales ________________________________ robin koloms <rkoloms Friday, August 28, 2009 11:50:39 AM Re: Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! We take hemp oil, which is supposed to be the perfect blend of Omega 3, 6 and 9 ____________ _________ _________ __ christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Friday, August 28, 2009 6:54:29 AM Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc. org/info/ omega3.html) . My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I put flax oil in a banana shake (rice milk, bananas, dates) for my kids to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hi, everyone, My family takes the DHA Purity sold by Dr. Fuhrman - it comes as a liquid with a dropper making it easy to measure for different ages. It comes from algae not fish and does not taste fishy - we put it in our daily smoothies. Here is the link for further info and a detailed explanation of the need for DHA: http://www.drfuhrman.com/shop/DHA.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 It is important to get EFAs (essential fatty acids) in your diet becaseu these are the ones our bodies can't make themselves. It's especially important for kids since they are still growing and their brains are still developing. Adding an EFA oil to smoothies, pudding, or meals (only after finished cooking) is an easy way to get them without worrying about kids not liking the taste. I really like Udo's DHA oils but they are a bit pricey. Spectrum also has a DHA oil. Getting DHA from algae is far better than getting it from fish because the algae is the original source anyway. Fish, just like us, can't synthesize DHA in their bodies. They have to eat it. That's why farm raised fish has little to no DHA. Read more here (it talks a little about pregnancy brain, too)... http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/udo/good-fish-oils-not-enough.htm , unita walburn <uwalburn wrote: > > Christie, > I just looked up Natural Health and Vegetarian Life magazine. $45 a yr. OMG. Would you consider selling old copies for the price of shipping? > Unita Walburn > Mulberry Island Station Homestead > Berefoot Books Stall Holder > visit my site @ www.mybarefootbooks.com/UnitaWalburn > > > > > ________________________________ > christie_ozzy <mcgill_10 > > Friday, August 28, 2009 7:54:29 AM > Brain Food for kids (Omega 3) and me too! > > > There is so much hype (I don't know if it's credible or not) about the benefits of Omega 3 and getting it through eating oily fish it's made me wonder both about whether my kids should be taking something and also for my self (I have sooo not recovered from my pregnancy brain 4 years ago). Does anyone supplement their kids diet specifically to increase the omega 3 content? > > I did google it and there are veg sources such as flaxseed oil or algae supplements (http://www.vegsoc. org/info/ omega3.html). > > My last issue of Natural Health and Vegetarian Life has an article claiming it doesn't reduce dimensia so I'm confused as to whether it's something I should supplement or not. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I just sprinkle flax seed on everything - soup, smoothies, cereal, pancakes, pb & j, baked goods. Wouldn't this be as effective as the oil? Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I meant to say ground flax seed meal. I know that the whole seeds aren't absorbed. Connie , " conniemmsc " <conniemm wrote: > > I just sprinkle flax seed on everything - soup, smoothies, cereal, pancakes, pb & j, baked goods. Wouldn't this be as effective as the oil? > > Connie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think it's aleady been mentioned, but keep the whole seed in the freezer. When needed, I grind a small amount in a small coffee grounder and add them to anything - pancake batter, muffin batter, into oatmeal, et. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 If you use flaxseeds ground, than you have to grind them fresh and use them right away. Flaxseeds become rancid and lose nutritional value pretty quicky. Its not good to cook with flaxseed oil either but have it straight from the fridge. Once it gets heated it becomes rancid and has no good effects. Ange On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 12:28 AM, barcelonaisa <casagalore wrote: > > > I think it's aleady been mentioned, but keep the whole seed in the freezer. > When needed, I grind a small amount in a small coffee grounder and add them > to anything - pancake batter, muffin batter, into oatmeal, et. > > > -- " One person flying in an airplane for one hour is responsible for the same greenhouse gas emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in a whole year. " - Beatrice Schell, European Federation for Transport and Environment, November 2001. * The global livestock industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than all the planes, trains and automobiles in the world combined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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