Omega three

in article , Anna H. at
wrote on 2/19/05 3:31 PM:



Omega 3's are almost exclusively found in oily fish. That includes
mackerel, herring (including kippers), sardines, sprats, whiting and
salmon. There may be some obscure vegetarian sources I don't know about.
*****
Good info on omega-3s may be found in *Low-Fat Lies* and *The Omega
Diet.* Check your library!

I wouldn't like you to leave people with the impression that there is
something wrong with a low-fat diet. There isn't. Human beings need very
little in the way of fats and oils - principally the omega 3 and omega 6
oils.

A sensible low fat diet (such as the one I'm on) allows up to 5% fat for
most food, except oily fish (a portion a week) and occasional nuts
(which I'm allergic to, so that's a moot point).

WW's of course is another low fat diet.

*****

Anna--

First: Walnuts, flax seed, and flax seed oil are hardly "obscure" sources.

Second: WW is *not* a low-fat diet. It is a moderate-fat diet; WW
nutritionists wisely base their recommendations on the fact that truly
low-fat diets (10% fat or less) can cause problems with triglycerides, HDL,
skin, and the gall bladder. The two books I mentioned have fat levels in
line with WW recommendations, and I suggested them because they deal
specifically with the importance of essential oils in our diet. I hope the
original poster (and anyone else confused about the omega-3 issue) will take
the time to consult these sources and not simply reject them out of hand as
you did--apparently because of their titles.

I find it hard to believe that you're on a 5% fat diet. But if you are, you
are (1) headed for some health problems and (2) not really in compliance
with WW standards.

Best wishes,
thorn

"thorn" wrote in message
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in article , Anna H. at
wrote on 2/19/05 3:31 PM:



Omega 3's are almost exclusively found in oily fish. That includes
mackerel, herring (including kippers), sardines, sprats, whiting and
salmon. There may be some obscure vegetarian sources I don't know about.
*****
Good info on omega-3s may be found in *Low-Fat Lies* and *The Omega
Diet.* Check your library!

I wouldn't like you to leave people with the impression that there is
something wrong with a low-fat diet. There isn't. Human beings need very
little in the way of fats and oils - principally the omega 3 and omega 6
oils.

A sensible low fat diet (such as the one I'm on) allows up to 5% fat for
most food, except oily fish (a portion a week) and occasional nuts
(which I'm allergic to, so that's a moot point).

WW's of course is another low fat diet.

*****

Anna--

First: Walnuts, flax seed, and flax seed oil are hardly "obscure" sources.

Second: WW is *not* a low-fat diet. It is a moderate-fat diet; WW
nutritionists wisely base their recommendations on the fact that truly
low-fat diets (10% fat or less) can cause problems with triglycerides,
HDL,
skin, and the gall bladder. The two books I mentioned have fat levels in
line with WW recommendations, and I suggested them because they deal
specifically with the importance of essential oils in our diet. I hope the
original poster (and anyone else confused about the omega-3 issue) will
take
the time to consult these sources and not simply reject them out of hand
as
you did--apparently because of their titles.

Thorn,

The new Core plan is probably closer to a low fat diet than you think. You
must have FF dairy and lean meats, chicken and fish. For me, 2 teaspoons of
healthy oil were not enough additional fat in my diet. I've been back on
flex for 2 weeks and I can see the difference in my skin already because I
have added some much needed fat back into my diet.


I find it hard to believe that you're on a 5% fat diet. But if you are,
you
are (1) headed for some health problems and (2) not really in compliance
with WW standards.

Ann has never said that she was following the ww plan.

Thorn,
First: Walnuts, flax seed, and flax seed oil are hardly "obscure"
sources.

They are in the British diet - walnuts, possibly not, but as I
mentioned, I'm allergic to them. Flax isn't even called flax in UK, it's
called linseed and is only available in some healthfood shops. I don't
know *anyone* who incorporates linseed into their diet as a routine.
OTOH, the British diet probably includes a lot more oily fish than the
typical US diet.

I find it hard to believe that you're on a 5% fat diet. But if you are, you
are (1) headed for some health problems and (2) not really in
compliance with WW standards.

I am not doing WW's, I'm doing a different program *recommended by my
doctor*. There is absolutely nothing wrong with eating 5% fat or less,
with the exception of fish and some other sources (such as nuts, if
you're not allergic to them), and it is the *recommended* diet if you
have gall bladder problems - it just so happens that people have
discovered it's very good for losing weight, as well as treating gall
bladder and other fat digestion problems.
--
Anna (in UK)
Start Weight: 174 lbs
Goal Weight: 146 lbs
Current Weight: 163 lbs

"The revolutionary new diet pill that turns body fat into Rolex watches" -
Dilbert Online

In message ,
Laura writes

I find it hard to believe that you're on a 5% fat diet. But if you are,
you
are (1) headed for some health problems and (2) not really in compliance
with WW standards.

Ann has never said that she was following the ww plan.

And incidentally, I have health problems and that's *why* I'm on the
program I am. I am not an idiot and I do check things out. FWIW, my
skin's never been better - I think it's the large amounts of fruit and
veg I'm eating.

The other day I had a meal including some friend dim sun and I was in
*agony* for the next 24 hours. So much for fat being healthy. I also
have trouble with oily fish, although I can just about cope with the
minimum required. I also take starflower oil, which is omega 6 (supposed
to be good for menopausal problems), when I remember.

I've so far lost 11 lbs and am no longer medically overweight, so the
proof is in the pudding, as they say
--
Anna (in UK)
Start Weight: 174 lbs
Goal Weight: 146 lbs
Current Weight: 163 lbs

"The revolutionary new diet pill that turns body fat into Rolex watches" -
Dilbert Online

(Violet=A0Frank) wrote:

I suddenly feel like everywhere I turn people
are encouraging me to eat more Omega three.
Hello, Violet. I'm just passing through the newsgroup but would like to
add my 2=A2. A while back I started taking take Omega-3 capsules and
putting ground up flaxseed in my oatmeal and cold cereal. I did for a
"healthy heart." After a couple months I noticed my head was much
clearer and I wasn't "blue" (which I consider to be normal for me). I
looked it up on the net and found out Omega does help the brain and has
been used to treat depression. I don't think this was a coincidence in
my case.

I stopped taking it, because, while I like regimen I get bored with it
and I hate taking pills. After a while I felt like I was in a haze but
my depression stayed away. Anyway, I'm back on regimen (and hopefully
will get serious about dieting soon!).

I honestly believe Omega-3 helps with my brain function and emotional
well-being. I've told friends and family to consider taking it. (By
the way, my father suffers from Alzheimer's but I don't consider Omega-3
a cure-all.)