Susan shared the following link on an article about Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid. I found that it is a very comprehensive article and hence would like to share with all of you. However, please make a wise choice and decision on the source of omega-3.
http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/the-vanishing-youth-nutrient/6dec72fe5deb2210VgnVCM10000030281eac____/news.voices/in.the.magazine/september.2009.issue/0/0/1
I also would like to share with you what Dr. Gabriel Cousens wrote in his book entiled: "There is a cure for diabetes" on Flax Versus Fish Oil
1. Flax seed contains 19-24% omega-3 compared to the low content in fish of 0-2%. Omega-3 is the basic building block in the human body for many functions, only one of which is to make EPA. The fish oil doesn't supply omega-3; it supplies the EPA. Therefore limits the body's options to make what it needs from the omega-3. Thus, omega-3 is a better nutritional resource than the high-EPA fish oil. (Sivan's note: it is actually much cheaper to obtain omega-3 from flax seed than fish oil.)
2. Flax seed has a special fiber called lignin that our body converts to lignans, which help to build up the immune system and have specific anti-cancer, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
3. Fish oil is high in cholesterol. Three and 1-half ounces of cod liver oil contain 570mg of cholesterol, which equals to the amount found in two egg yolks.
4. Fish are often high in toxic residues because they live in polluted waters.
5. High levels of fish oil are rich in Vitamin A and D, which can be toxic in high doses. Please note that the provitamin carotene, which is converted by the body to utilizable Vitamin A, cannot be toxic like animal-sourced Vitamin A.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Young Coconut Water and Flesh in Green Smoothies
I like to use young coconut water and meat to make green smoothies. It makes the green smoothies become very tasty and delicious + creamy. What I do is replace the plain water with coconut water and flesh.
I found some information about young coconut water and meat as below for your reference:
The nutritional benefits of coconut water:
Coconut water is full of natural sugars, salts, and vitamins. It helps to ward off fatigue. It is a natural energy drinks. 100ml coconut water contains more (~294mg) potassium compared to sports drinks (117mg), less sodium (~25mg) compared to sports drinks (41mg) & energy drinks (200mg), less natural sugar (5mg) compare to sports and energy drinks range from 10mg-25mg of altered sugars.
It is a natural isotonic beverage with the same level of electrolytic balance (keep the right amount of water in the blood, in the cells and outside the cells) as we have in our blood.
It is also more nutritious than whole milk with less fat (if you just blend young coconut water and coconut meat together, it is a delicious coconut milk).
Coconut water also lower calories. It also contains lauric fatty acid (which is also present in human mother's milk) and caprylic acid , from which it derives its anti-viral, anti-parasitical and anti-
Coconut water also is a universal donor – identical to human blood plasma (used by doctors as an intravenous solution and injected directly into the bloodstream to prevent dehydration.
The health benefits of coconut water include:
1. reduce high blood pressure (potassium) & increase circulation
2. clear up bladder infections
3. reduce intestinal disturbances problem
4. reduces swelling in hand and feet
5. help to balance blood sugar in diabetics
6. improve digestion, possesses anti-aging properties
7. help relieve constipation or diarrhea
The nutritional benefits of coconut flesh:
Coconut flesh contains less sugar and more protein than popular fruits such as bananas, apples and oranges, and it is relatively high in minerals such as iron, phosphorus and zinc.
It also contains high percentage of fat (saturated fat) (66%). Hence, with coconut meat, it makes the drink becomes more creamy.
The health benefits of coconut flesh include:
1. improve digestion and nutritional status
2. protects against cancer and heart disease
3. kill disease-causing microorganisms and parasites
The Saturated Fat found in coconut:
The saturated fat found in coconut is medium chain fat (MCT) which is different from other sources of saturated fat which are stored in the body as fat reserves.
MCT found in coconut is easy to digest. It assists the body in metabolizing fat efficiently. It also helps convert short-chain omega-3 fats to long-chain omega-3 fats.
How to select young coconut:
Choose any green-looking, heavy coconuts for their size at exotic markets or road side stands in tropical countries around the world.
Avoid: Avoid coconuts that are too brown as the content inside may have already matured into a thick meat. Also beware of light coconuts that may have been inadvertently cracked and drained of their water.
Storage:
1. Unopened, fresh coconuts will keep at room temperature for up to three months.
2. Fresh coconut pulp can be kept refrigerated for up to a week; it also freezes well for up to nine months.
3. Dried coconut should be kept in a tightly sealed container and stored in a cool, dry place.
I found some information about young coconut water and meat as below for your reference:
The nutritional benefits of coconut water:
Coconut water is full of natural sugars, salts, and vitamins. It helps to ward off fatigue. It is a natural energy drinks. 100ml coconut water contains more (~294mg) potassium compared to sports drinks (117mg), less sodium (~25mg) compared to sports drinks (41mg) & energy drinks (200mg), less natural sugar (5mg) compare to sports and energy drinks range from 10mg-25mg of altered sugars.
It is a natural isotonic beverage with the same level of electrolytic balance (keep the right amount of water in the blood, in the cells and outside the cells) as we have in our blood.
It is also more nutritious than whole milk with less fat (if you just blend young coconut water and coconut meat together, it is a delicious coconut milk).
Coconut water also lower calories. It also contains lauric fatty acid (which is also present in human mother's milk) and caprylic acid , from which it derives its anti-viral, anti-parasitical and anti-
Coconut water also is a universal donor – identical to human blood plasma (used by doctors as an intravenous solution and injected directly into the bloodstream to prevent dehydration.
The health benefits of coconut water include:
1. reduce high blood pressure (potassium) & increase circulation
2. clear up bladder infections
3. reduce intestinal disturbances problem
4. reduces swelling in hand and feet
5. help to balance blood sugar in diabetics
6. improve digestion, possesses anti-aging properties
7. help relieve constipation or diarrhea
The nutritional benefits of coconut flesh:
Coconut flesh contains less sugar and more protein than popular fruits such as bananas, apples and oranges, and it is relatively high in minerals such as iron, phosphorus and zinc.
It also contains high percentage of fat (saturated fat) (66%). Hence, with coconut meat, it makes the drink becomes more creamy.
The health benefits of coconut flesh include:
1. improve digestion and nutritional status
2. protects against cancer and heart disease
3. kill disease-causing microorganisms and parasites
The Saturated Fat found in coconut:
The saturated fat found in coconut is medium chain fat (MCT) which is different from other sources of saturated fat which are stored in the body as fat reserves.
MCT found in coconut is easy to digest. It assists the body in metabolizing fat efficiently. It also helps convert short-chain omega-3 fats to long-chain omega-3 fats.
How to select young coconut:
Choose any green-looking, heavy coconuts for their size at exotic markets or road side stands in tropical countries around the world.
Avoid: Avoid coconuts that are too brown as the content inside may have already matured into a thick meat. Also beware of light coconuts that may have been inadvertently cracked and drained of their water.
Storage:
1. Unopened, fresh coconuts will keep at room temperature for up to three months.
2. Fresh coconut pulp can be kept refrigerated for up to a week; it also freezes well for up to nine months.
3. Dried coconut should be kept in a tightly sealed container and stored in a cool, dry place.
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