Launching Soon - “Inflammation Awareness Now”
Written by lsmithersWho could have known the launch of The Food Industry’s Greed would open up paths of collaborative efforts that have consumed every moment since. Heart felt apologizes for creating the cardinal blogging sin of not writing since the book launched. We’re back now with many exciting announcements. Continue reading Launching Soon - “Inflammation Awareness Now”
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The Food Industry’s Greed Book Official Launch Takes Off
Written by lsmithersIn honor of my official launch, I’d like to share a synopsis of the valuable information you will find in the new expose, The Food Industry’s Greed.
The expose is a thoroughly researched look at inflammation, the connection to Omega-6s in manufactured foods and the food industry’s misleading labeling of many Omega-3 products. By using 44 links to on-line research, consumers can follow new science, read messages from respected health communities showing the connection that began many decades ago with the industrialization of foods.
The author relies on scientific studies of many respected medical communities including Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, National Institutes of Health. The clear message from these scientific communities is the lack of Omega-3 in western diets combined with an abundance of Omega-6s has contributed to an epidemic of ill health and inflammation - a message that needs to reach confused consumers.
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Omega and Mayo Madness Facts About Omega Fatty Acids
Written by lsmithersThe Hellmann’s REAL mayonnaise label brought quite a surprise. Words like “Naturally rich…” makes one think it’s healthy and “Naturally rich in Omega-3” defies the ingredients on the label. A little difficult to imagine mayonnaise as a health food.
Fine print: 650 mg. ALA per serving, 50% of the daily value of ALA (1300 mg).
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The Facts About Flaxseed and ALA
Written by lsmithersI read the other day on a flaxseed website that you don’t need fish – just take “heart healthy” flaxseed. Neither the FDA nor science has yet to give ALA (flaxseed is 57% ALA) or flaxseed itself a heart healthy classification. A “heart healthy” claim was given for EPA and DHA from fish. Here’s another statement found on a flaxseed website:
“ALA, may be even more effective than the EPA and DHA found in fatty fish and fish oils in lowering the risk of some coronary vascular disease problems.”
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The 60’s, 70’s, Inflammation and Omega-6
Written by lsmithersIt is more than ironic that a few years after food manufacturers’ began upping Omega-6s from soybeans in processed foods in the 60’s (that create inflammation), Dr. Jorn Dyerberg was getting very curious why the Greenlandic Eskimos seemed to be free of atherosclerosis disease even though they consumed large amounts of whale fat. His fascination would bring a major discovery that EPA and DHA from fish were anti-inflammatory.
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Omega-ology 101: Omega-3 Basics
Written by lsmithers“In terms of its potential impact on health in the Western world, the Omega-3 story may someday be viewed as one of the most important in the history of modern nutritional science.” - William S. Harris, PhD, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003)
Well, Dr. Harris accurately predicted what was to come.
There’s been an awful lot written over the past four years about Omega-3s. Since 2004 when the FDA issued a health qualifying claim for EPA and DHA, an overwhelming amount of information, mis-information and products have been thrust upon consumers.
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