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November 30, 2011
Brain Boosters-Omega 3's for children and adults
Unfortunately, the human body cannot manufacture the brain boosters, or better known as, omega-3 fatty acids so you must get them from the diet. Most people get lots of the omega-6 fatty acids 9, fat from meat, , but many people, especially children who are picky eaters, are deficient in the omega-3's. Our diet gives us plenty of the omega 6's but we need to strive to keep these two different but essential fatty acids balanced. This means making an effort to get the 3's.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for neurological function because the membranes surrounding nerves and brain cells contain these fatty acids. They are literally, brain boosters. These essential fatty acids are especially important for growing kids and pregnant moms.
The best omega 3 source for those non-vegetarians is fish oil or krill oil. Fish oil is preferable to vegetable and plant sources like flax seed. The reason is because in plant sources, the omega 3 comes in ALA form which must be converted by the body into the other two crucial omega 3 fatty acids, called DHA and EPA. Essentially it’s an extra step to receive the omega 3’s.
If your child can’t stomach the flavored fish oil, like my personal favorite, Nordic Naturals, then use flax seeds. While fish/krill are superior, parents need to find any way to increase these brain boosters into the diet. Using a coffee grinder, grind the flax and it makes for an easy addition to sprinkle on cereal, mix in yogurt or use flax seed oil in salad dressings. Below is an easy no-cook recipe with flax seeds:
Nut Butter Balls
- 1 cup nut butter (almond, peanut or any nut)
- 1 cup flax meal (ground flax seed)
- 1-2 TB honey
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Mix and roll into balls. Roll in coconut, mini-chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped dried fruit or eat alone. Refrigerate to store.
Variation—add ½ mashed banana to sweeten.
For more information about flaxseeds-visit Dr Sears, America's leading pediatrician, at
For more information about flaxseeds-visit Dr Sears, America's leading pediatrician, at
www.askdrsears.com
In Good Health-
In Good Health-
Shannon Rafat
MS. Holistic Nutrition
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