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Maximize the Power of Omega-3s to Supercharge Your Health, Battle Inflammation, and Keep Your Mind Sharp
The fact is that not all omega fats are healthy. Foods, labels, packaging, TV commercials and articles often contain or push misleading information about omega-3s, the so-called “healthy fats,” and the benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets. The average consumer – like you – is probably unaware that the “beneficial” foods you’re eating may in fact cancel out omega-3 fats that are good for you. The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet (June, 2007), by award-winning dietician Evelyn Tribole, M.S., RD, explain how to identify the key sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, practical ways to incorporate healthy fats into your diet, and master tricky food label listings. Right now, the omega landscape is so hard to navigate that “many people don’t even know what an omega-6 fat is,” writes Tribole, “including many of the employees of food companies I called requesting this information.” In fact, the omega-6 imbalance remains so far under the radar that there are no consumer advocates or food police groups waging war against omega-6s in the American diet. But Tribole can help you: · Learn the omega-3 and omega-6 content of more than 900 foods · Read food labels to identify hidden omega-6 fats found in many foods · Navigate the often confusing supplements aisle · Discover delicious omega-3 rich foods that are right in your supermarket · Cook mouthwatering meals using the 40 included recipes and meal plans · Pack in omega-3s even when eating out Using practical strategies, you can naturally elevate your mood, boost your body’s disease-prevention power, and improve your overall health – the omega way. About the Author: Evelyn Tribole, M.S., RD, is an award-winning dietician and the author of many books, including Healthy Homestyle Cooking, which has sold more than a million copies, and Intuitive Eating. She was a contributing editor to Shape Magazine for 11 years, has appeared on “Good Morning America,” “Today,” CNN, and FOX News, and has been featured in USA Today, Prevention, People, and other national publications. A former spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, she has a nutrition counseling practice in Irvine, California. The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet Evelyn Tribole June, 2007 Hardcover, $23.95 Questions and Answers with Ultimate Omega-3 Diet Author Evelyn Tribole: What was the biggest surprise you found in researching your book? There are two conflicting nutrient content claims for omega-3 fats, which was allowed through a loophole in federal food labeling law. How this translates for you, the consumer, for example, is that a food labeled “excellent source” of omega-3 fats might provide 32 or 130 milligrams of omega-3 per serving. That’s well below the recommended minimum. How much omega-3 fats do we really need in our diets? We need to consume a minimum of 650 milligrams of the omega-3s found in fish (EPA and DHA), and 2200 milligrams of the omega-3 from plants (ALA). What is an omega-6 fat? Omega-6 fats are known as “heart-healthy” fats because they are in vegetable oils. High polyunsaturated fats. They’re found in corn oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, and products that include those oils, like mayonnaise, margarine, and salad dressing. What types of olive oils should you use in cooking? Olive Oil. It’s the lowest omega-6 fat in vegetable oil. Canola oil is also low in omega-6. If Americans cut down on their omega-6 fats, wouldn’t that create another deficiency? No. It would be very hard to create a deficiency even on a low-fat diet. For example, just two slices of plain whole wheat bread provides an adequate amount of omega-6 fat. It’s similar to the mineral, sodium. It’s a nutrient we require, but in excess it becomes a problem. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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