Sally-Ann Creed

May 2007

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Ester-C Boosts Immune Function

Bolster your immune system with Ester-C® - clinically shown to remain active in the white blood cells for up to 24 hours! (Bernal S et al. "Vitamin C uptake in white blood cells." In Vivo. 2006). This highly advanced, patented immune support formula is non-acidic, gentler on the digestive system than ordinary vitamin C, and contains naturally-occurring metabolites for quick absorption. For additional information on the science behind Ester C, click here

Flaxseed oil and Prostate Cancer

The high ALA in flaxseed oil looks to be well documented now as a huge factor in prostate cancer promotion, whilst fish oils have the opposite effect - click here for the whole story , and... I would suggest switching immediately to fish oil!  

Fish versus Flax (direct quote – click here for full article)

Current research is providing evidence that the conversion of ALA, as found in flax seed, has a very low conversion rate to the necessary EPA and DHA metabolites. In a recent study, ALA converted to EPA was only 0.2%, concluding that flax seed oil was not a good source of EPA and DHA.  In another study, the conversion rate of ALA to EPA and DHA was approximately 6% for EPA and 3.8% for DHA.

With a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids, conversion is further reduced by 40 to 50%. The research on ALA conversion to EPA and DHA has suggested several factors that contribute to this low rate of conversion. For further explanation and to see a full transcript of this article, please click here.

In Conclusion: For anyone looking for an efficient method of specifically increasing their intake of EPA/DHA Omega 3s, flax seed oil (Omega 3 ALA) is not to be recommended! (end of quote)

Dangers in Your Grocery Bag

Do you know which seven dangerous food ingredients to watch out for in your groceries? These are the "deadly seven," and they can directly promote heart disease, migraines, obesity, outrageous food cravings, osteoporosis, diabetes and even birth defects.  The top three most dangerous ingredients according to the Truth Publishing chap are:

1) Sodium nitrite - causes cancer, found in processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, sausage. Used to make meats appear red (a colour fixer chemical).

2) Hydrogenated oils - cause heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, general deterioration of cellular health, and much more. Found in biscuits, crackers, margarine and many "manufactured" foods. Used to make oils stay in the food, extending shelf life. Sometimes also called "plastic fat."

3) Excitotoxins - aspartame, monosodium glutamate and others. These neurotoxic chemical additives directly harm nerve cells, over-exciting them to the point of cell death, according to Dr. Russell Blaylock. They're found in diet sodas, canned soup, salad dressing, breakfast sausage and even many manufactured vegetarian foods. They're used to add flavour to over-processed, boring foods that have had the life cooked out of them. 

It's so much better to cook your own food from scratch.  Did you know, for example (according to the book “Grocery Warning”), that:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation into whether a chemical thought to be responsible for a number of pet deaths has entered the human food chain. The original scare began when the chemical was found in pet food containing contaminated wheat gluten or rice protein concentrate shipped from China. Pet food manufacturers have voluntarily recalled more than 100 brands of dog and cat food across the country since March 16, prompted by reported cases of cats and dogs that developed kidney failure after eating the affected products. 

Safe Dog Food?

Simple - make your own!  For more information see my website for recipes and ideas.  I will also be providing a full recipe from Creeds later this month, and perhaps some talks too - on how best to feed your animals.  If you want to attend a talk - send me an email with "Animal Food Talk".  We'll then let you know when I'll give a talk at Creeds.

Fabulous Blog!

I would encourage you all to do yourselves a favour and visit www.cabbagesandcream.com for the latest in news, organic gardening, health information - and just the most gorgeous and informative site you can imagine!  Visit it and add your comments.

Sally-Ann Creed
Clinical Nutritionist
(Dip Clin Nutr)