How does Flax Oil compare to Fish Oil
April 25, 2008
Q: I take flax oil from natures way with 7.5grams of Omega-3 as Alpha-Linolenic acid; Lignan rich flax providing 15 mg Lignans; Omega 9 fatty acids 2.2 g as Oleic acid, Omega 6 fatty acids as Linoleic acids2.0g and thats one serving an dI try to get to 3 servings perday…Hows that compare with fish oil recommendations?
A: Adding flaxseed oil to your diet is a great idea as Alpha-Linolenic Acid has some great health booster properties. But even those flaxseed oil and fish oil both contain omega-3 fatty acids they are very different and they act differently in the body. So you can’t really compare them - you need them both!
I’ve written about the differences between Fish Oil and flaxseed oil (click here for the other post)before so make sure to check those out as they go into detail about how they are both different (and important).
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30 Grams of Protein In One Meal Rule
March 6, 2008
Q: I had read in a few (older) physiology texts that we are only able to process about 30 grams of protein/feeding. I have been all over pubmed and science direct and haven’t found anything reliable or valid. I am asking specifically in regards to the various MRP’s or even a “Blender Bomb” with 40+ grams of protein.
A: I have often wondered where the 30 grams of protein per feeding “rule” came from. As like you, I have never found any studies or research to support it. If you really think about it, the idea that you body can only process 30 grams of protein in one sitting doesn’t really make any sense. Humans have evolved to extract every possible nutrient from food. That’s why our small intestines are so long. So to think that after 30 grams of protein your body would just let those nutrients pass through is kind of crazy.
The real question is what is the per meal protein consumption limit for different body functions. So how much protein can your body use towards protein synthesis (muscle building)? At what point does the protein you eat get used mainly as fuel and not for muscle building? Unfortunately those questions are extremely complex with lots of different variables (body size, activity, time of day, etc). So I’m not sure if we will get those answers anytime soon.
For the time being don’t put too much stock in the 30 grams of protein per feeding “rule.” Your body will digest and absorb all the protein and use it as it sees fit.
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Mustard for Fat Loss?
February 29, 2008
Q:Mike, I know that cream sauces should be avoided if someone is trying to lose fat. What type of sauces would not be bad to include in your diet during a fat loss phase? For example, ketchup, honey mustard, etc…
Mike: Great Question. When people start dieting the always think this means their food has to taste bland and they start cutting out seasoning, condiments, etc. This is just crazy! Diet foods and flavor do not have to be exclusive of each other. I have recently written about a great low sugar ketchup option. Mustard is another condiment that you don’t need to cut out. Regular yellow mustard or spicy/deli-style mustards are both low calorie and can offer a great flavor boost. Honey mustard may be the exception as it will have a higher sugar content but if you are crazy about honey mustard then you should definately be able to fit it into your nutrition. A couple other condiments that you can use to boost your foods flavor without worrying about hindering your fat loss are: horseradish sauce, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, and Thai Garlic-Chili sauce (hot stuff!).
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