Re: Re: Nutrional information re: Dietary Fats / Heidi

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

You may have noticed that I have started a nutritional files section on the

yahoo site. It is always under construction, as I find more Pancreatitis

pertinent information.

The format I want to use is a narrative of information followed by

individual's comments. I am an avid reader of nutritional information as

well. I do believe that " we are what we eat. " May I add this post to the

" Fats " information file? I did want to comment about your recommendation for

flax oil. I am a strict vegetarian, so fish oils aren't an option. Have you

looked into the flax oil Vs ground flax seeds?

Dr. Weil speaks frequently about the long term stability of oil based

products. When they go rancid, they can become toxic and become oxidants in

themselves. However, he still recommends flax oil as an option for those who

do not consume fish, and for those who find the consumption of flax seeds to

cumbersome to grind, and/or basically unpleasant to the palate.

Do you shop at a Natural Foods Store? If so, do you have access to the free

magazines at the checkout counter. I am referring to " Great Life, " " Delicious

Living " and others. They are good because they have excerpts of recent

nutritional studies. For the most part they are multiple pages of

advertisements, but they are actually interesting, because it is overwhelming

to try and choose from the hundreds of vitamins, etc., in stores.

I always enjoy reading your posts as they do focus on the nutritional aspects

of healing or symptom control prior to the utilization of pharmaceuticals.

Karyn

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In a message dated 12/2/2002 9:55:38 AM US Eastern Standard Time,

hhessgriffeth@... writes:

> Date: Thu Oct 24, 2002

> Subject: High Triglycerides - and other

> Friends,

>

> I'm one of those people that think our diets have a huge affect on

> our health, especially when our diet is compromised like ours

> needs to be. So I'm often reading nutritional literature to get a

> better understanding of what improvements can be made to

> meet the nutritional needs of people with our condition. I know

> many of you have problems with high triglycerides and I wanted

> to share some information I found that might be of interest to

> you.

>

> This article in a health magazine stated that fat is a nutrient that

> is critical for good health, yet it's important to eat the right fats.

> With our restricted fat intake, we are losing out on this source of

> energy, so it makes sense to try to eat the right fat, that which we

> obtain the best benefits from when we do eat fat. It is said that

> the omega-3 fats are the best for us, and they are the ones that

> lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. The article further

> stated that the omega-3 fats found in TUNA, SALMON,

> MACKEREL and FLAX OIL are the most beneficial.

>

> A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

> showed that giving men fish oil supplements that contain the

> omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA made arteries more flexible,

> lowered blood pressure and effectively DROPPED

> TRIGLYCERIDE levels.

>

> I love fish and eat a lot of it, mainly because I know it is a good

> source of pancreatitis friendly antioxidants, but I have heard

> many people here say that they weren't that fond of fish. So if you

> have a high triglyceride problem and aren't fond of tuna, salmon

> or mackerel, the fish oil supplements containing the omega-3

> fatty acids EPA and DHA might be something you may be

> interested in.

>

> With hope and prayers,

> Heidi

>

> Heidi H. Griffeth

> South Carolina

> Southeastern Representative

> Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

>

>

Karyn E. , RN

Founder / Executive Director

Pancreatitis Association International

Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1-