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Omega 3: What every vegan should know

The good news is that it is just as easy for vegans to get their recommended Omega 3 intake as it is for omnivores!

What happens if you don’t get enough omega 3?

If you’re deficient in omega 3, you might find yourself suffering from dry, bumpy, flaky skin, depressive moods, brittle nails, dry easily-snapped hair, or even ‘brain fog’. None of which are good, and all of which are avoidable by being more mindful of eating naturally-occurring omega 3.

Why is omega 3 important during winter? 

Omega 3 protects our skin against the harsh weather, which can lead to skin feeling raw, sore and pretty red! It also helps ease joint pain, as it promotes fluidity and flexible joints, which can suffer more in the cold months. Those with seasonal affective disorder can find winter a struggle, and in a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2010, researchers found that omega 3 supplements can actually have similar results on patients as medical antidepressants do, which could help make the winter months more bearable for those with SAD.

What is Omega 3?

There are three different types of omega 3 fatty acids, all of which are essential to good health:

ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) is beneficial for hair and nails, and is easy to include in a plant-based diet by eating flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds and leafy greens. Note – it’s best to grind these seeds because that way they are better absorbed by the body and easily digested.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) not only helps with brain function, but also with heart and eye health, along with your general mood, which is why an uptake in omega 3 is often recommended for patients suffering from depression. DHA isn’t as easily found in food, which is why it is common to be lacking in omega DHA, and it can have a negative effect on your health if you are.

Finally, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) works together with DHA to protect the body from skin conditions like flaking, looks after the organs and acts as insulation against heat loss for the body.

Excerpt from:

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/omega-3-what-every-vegan-should-know/

Author: Rachida Brocklehurst 

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What do you eat on a plant-based diet?

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"Dressing—Want a Bit of Ben & Jerry’s With Your Salad?

Usually the biggest culprit in transforming your salad from healthful to harmful is your Salad Dressing.

Most salad dressings are made up of oil. And oil can literally ruin all the benefits of your delicious, nutrition-packed bowl of greens.

Did you know…?

Oil is the most calorie-dense food there is, so even small amounts can have a big impact on your diet.

Most oils contain 100 calories or more per tablespoon. That extra virgin olive oil you thought was so healthy weighs in at 120 empty calories per tablespoon and 14 grams of fat...

Registered Dietitian Jeff Novick calls olive oil a nutrient-deficient “junk food.“ He notes that most people wouldn’t dream of topping off their salad with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, yet 2 tablespoons of olive oil have more calories than a 1/2 cup of most regular ice creams!

If you eat salads 5 days a week, with just 2 tablespoons of an olive oil-based dressing, that adds up to more than 1,000 extra calories and 50 grams of fat!"

How You Can Have the Healthiest Salad Imaginable:

https://ucdintegrativemedicine.com/2015/09/the-attack-of-the-1000-calorie-salad/#gs.lPJTFtQ

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https://www.mangomannutrition.com/calorie-density-plant-based-diets/

"If you’re a plant eater trying to lose weight, then shift your intake of foods towards lower calorie density foods.

Problem solved.

...In this table, foods are ranked by calories per pound... Aim to eat foods between 300-800 calories per pound, and you can still maintain or lose weight easily. Eating foods with a calorie density between 800-4000 calories per pound often results in weight gain, metabolic disease, insulin resistance and inflammation."

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Adverse reactions to the sulphite additives

Sulphites are widely used as preservative and antioxidant additives in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Exposure to sulphites has bee

Adverse reactions to the sulphite additives

Hassan Vally and Neil LA Misso

Abstract

"Sulphites are widely used as preservative and antioxidant additives in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Exposure to sulphites has been reported to induce a range of adverse clinical effects in sensitive individuals, ranging from dermatitis, urticaria, flushing, hypotension, abdominal pain and diarrhoea to life-threatening anaphylactic and asthmatic reactions. Exposure to the sulphites arises mainly from the consumption of foods and drinks that contain these additives; however exposure may also occur through the use of pharmaceutical products, as well as in occupational settings. Most studies report a prevalence of sulphite sensitivity of 3 to 10% among asthmatic subjects who ingest these additives. However, the severity of these reactions varies, and steroid-dependent asthmatics, those with marked airway hyperresponsiveness, and children with chronic asthma, appear to be at greater risk. Although a number of potential mechanisms have been proposed, the precise mechanisms underlying sulphite sensitivity remain unclear..."

Copyright © 2012 Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4017440/

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Dairy industry scientists mislead the general public. Don't be gullible.

NutritionFacts.org

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Do vegans get heart disease?

[Watch Oil: The Vegan Killer]

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Bullet Proof Vegan

Garth Davis, MD

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All things in moderation?

I think not.

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Breast Cancer

Reduce your risk

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Scientific analyses of high dietary protein

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The only dietary protocol scientifically proven to reverse chronic disease.

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"The best athletes in the ancient world were vegetarian. "

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Keep smiling https://pin.it/5yua5mad35bna5

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Type 2 Diabetes: Fat or carbs

Which spikes blood glucose?

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The same diet that prevents and reverses heart disease may also prevent and help treat most breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer [maybe even pancreatic cancer].

-Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

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Everything Cookie recipe. What do you think? What would you change? I would omit the chocolate chips.