Recently I read an article from Victoria Boutenko about greens and omega-3, and I found the answer to why Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are important yet when over-consuming oily stuffs, we can have lots of health problems including diabetes. All these are about the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 consumption and the state of the EFA (fresh or rancid).
While I was taking my Holistic Nutrition many years ago, I was taught that we must make sure the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 is balanced. If the ratio is off-balance, we will have many problems to our health, mentally and physically in addition to the ability to handle pain. But the course was not thorough enough (or may be the research was not published yet...?) about the reason behind it.
In our modern society, there are many sources of EFA-rich food, such as almond nuts, walnut, sesame seeds, olive oil etc. However, their amount of omega-3 is less than Omega-6. If we only consume these products we might end up eating more omega-6 than we need and still lack of Omega-3.
I had a friend asked me once, where should we get more of the omega-3 from food other than fish/fish oil (even fishes from fish farms are being fed grain which are rich in omega-6). I had only one answer that time -- Flaxseed/flaxseed oil. But I usually received the same response: the flaxseed has less-than-pleasant-taste plus it gone rancid easily and flaxseed oil was not easily available that time.
Now, we know there are have more omega-3 rich food easily available to us -- Greens and chia seeds. Greens are easily available from any market, and chia seeds are getting more popular and easily available now. Try to include more raw greens in our diet by blending green smoothies everyday (read http://footprint-of-life.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-fav-green-smoothies.html for some tips of making green smoothie). In addition, you can add chia seeds to your drinking water to let it soaked and consume all day (read http://footprint-of-life.blogspot.com/2010/08/chia-seeds-superfood.html for the benefits of chia). Its easy and convenient to have more healthy omega-3 in our life now.
The benefits of increasing your omega-3 intake included but not limited to:
* reduce cholesterol level in blood
* lower high blood pressure
* increase physical agility
* improve mental clarity
* improve depression, anxiety and mood disorders
* prevent obesity and diabetes and etc
Well, you can still consume nuts and seeds (including the tasty almond milk!!). Just need to remember moderate is the key to health, and try to balance out with more chia seeds and greens that are rich in Omega-3 and you will do fine!
More info from Victoria Boutenko's at http://www.rawfamily.com/newsletters/green-for-life-2nd-edition
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Chia Seeds - The Superfood
Chia seed is an ancient superfood. It is one of the richest plant source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 at the right ratio for human consumption. It has been proven to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and other heart related diseases. The omega-3 also acts as lubricant for the joints and relieves inflammation in the body.
Chia seeds have 2 times the protein of any other seeds or grain, providing all the essential amino acids in an easily digestible form. The high protein content enhances energy and thus makes it ideal for athletes or active persons.
They are a fabulous source of soluble fiber, makes it benefit in regulating bowel movement and acts as a broom in our intestines. The fiber also slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and balances the sugar in our body. Thus diabetic patients can be benefited from chia seeds as well.
Chia has 5 times the calcium of milk, plus boron, a trace mineral that helps the body to assimilate calcium.
Chia is an excellent source of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and copper.
Chia exhibit no evidence of allergic response, even in individuals with peanut and tree-nut allergies. It is gluten-free.
Chia is packed with rich chemical-free-nutrients that are safe for consumption. With the rich fiber, protein, omega-3, calcium and other nutrients, it can slow down metabolism of carbohydrate making us feel full much longer. This is beneficial for those who are on diet or slimming, without the worries of malnutrition.
It is easily digestible and mild tasting, enable it to be added to our daily food without altering the taste of our food, yet enriching our life with much needed nutrients. In addition, it helps to regenerate and build healthy tissues and cells for better skin complexion and elasticity as well as improved skin pH balance and hydration.
Basic and simplest method to consume:
Add one tablespoon (10g) to juice or water, stir to avoid clumping and let soak for 15 minutes and enjoy.
In actual, you can use chia seeds in any way you want as chia is an incredibly versatile seed. You can sprinkle it on salads. You can mix the seeds into foods or any kind of dish that you make. You can sprinkle them onto foods. There is no specific way for consuming it therefore you can be as creative as you want to be with chia. In addition, there are no limitations to using chia in your diet as you can't eat too much of it. For me, I like to put it in orange juice or any juice that I make for the day. Just include it in your daily life anyway that works best for you.
Who could benefit from Chia?
The elderly, all family members, children, pregnant ladies, breastfeeding mothers.
below is the website for more information of chia:
http://www.eatchia.com/
We recommend you "Halvia" Chia Seeds. The truly organic chia seeds, the most powerful whole super grain in nature; highest and safest unprocessed source of Omega-3, antioxidants, dietary fiber, calcium, iron and lignans. Non-GMO and gluten free.
For information or order, pls contact me at naturalhealth.my@gmail.com
Chia seeds have 2 times the protein of any other seeds or grain, providing all the essential amino acids in an easily digestible form. The high protein content enhances energy and thus makes it ideal for athletes or active persons.
They are a fabulous source of soluble fiber, makes it benefit in regulating bowel movement and acts as a broom in our intestines. The fiber also slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and balances the sugar in our body. Thus diabetic patients can be benefited from chia seeds as well.
Chia has 5 times the calcium of milk, plus boron, a trace mineral that helps the body to assimilate calcium.
Chia is an excellent source of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and copper.
Chia exhibit no evidence of allergic response, even in individuals with peanut and tree-nut allergies. It is gluten-free.
Chia is packed with rich chemical-free-nutrients that are safe for consumption. With the rich fiber, protein, omega-3, calcium and other nutrients, it can slow down metabolism of carbohydrate making us feel full much longer. This is beneficial for those who are on diet or slimming, without the worries of malnutrition.
It is easily digestible and mild tasting, enable it to be added to our daily food without altering the taste of our food, yet enriching our life with much needed nutrients. In addition, it helps to regenerate and build healthy tissues and cells for better skin complexion and elasticity as well as improved skin pH balance and hydration.
Basic and simplest method to consume:
Add one tablespoon (10g) to juice or water, stir to avoid clumping and let soak for 15 minutes and enjoy.
In actual, you can use chia seeds in any way you want as chia is an incredibly versatile seed. You can sprinkle it on salads. You can mix the seeds into foods or any kind of dish that you make. You can sprinkle them onto foods. There is no specific way for consuming it therefore you can be as creative as you want to be with chia. In addition, there are no limitations to using chia in your diet as you can't eat too much of it. For me, I like to put it in orange juice or any juice that I make for the day. Just include it in your daily life anyway that works best for you.
Who could benefit from Chia?
The elderly, all family members, children, pregnant ladies, breastfeeding mothers.
below is the website for more information of chia:
http://www.eatchia.com/
We recommend you "Halvia" Chia Seeds. The truly organic chia seeds, the most powerful whole super grain in nature; highest and safest unprocessed source of Omega-3, antioxidants, dietary fiber, calcium, iron and lignans. Non-GMO and gluten free.For information or order, pls contact me at naturalhealth.my@gmail.com
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