|
|
Foods & Supplements |
|
Lipid abnormalities |
||||
This
page is a draft.
Products to be available later.
Foods and supplements for specific conditions
We identified several foods and supplements that can meet the needs of people with particular conditions.
These products will soon be available from this site (to be available in 1999). We are looking for distributors and health professionals interested in purchasing these foods and supplements at a discount for personal use or for use with their patients. Contact us at PO Box 10187 Dept N, Gaithersburg, MD 20898, or write to foods@efafood.com.
Chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cookies
Cinnamon rolls, muffins, pizza
Organic Flax seeds
Organic Flax seed oil
Organic soybean oil
Fish oil EPA + DHA capsules
Evening primrose
Borage oil
Oil for hyperlipidemia and dyslipidemia
This oil is designed for patients with very high
cholesterol and/or high triglycerides, usually caused by genetic factors. The
oil contains a mixture of fatty acids that may lower abnormal lipids. It is to
be used daily, together with other oils, under medical supervision.
Patients with moderate (but still substantially elevated) lipids may use this
oil to lower their lipids. This oil is for treatment purposes and requires
medical supervision. After 3 months you need to have a new lipid evaluation.
We need funding for a R&D program to develop new oils for patients with
abnormal lipids.
Multivitamins and minerals for patients with malabsorption conditions (Crohn's disease, IBD, other)
Choline and phospholipids
Carnitine
Interesting Foods
Chocolate cookies
Our own revolutionary essential chocolate cookies! Watch for a description during the summer.
Eggs
Eggs are an excellent protein source with few calories. The egg whites are
practically pure protein. They are excellent for people who require protein
supplements (patients with malabsorption, poorly nourished, on low calorie
diets, etc). The egg yolk contains protein, fat, and many other nutrients,
including choline, vitamins, and minerals. The fat is rich in EFs.
Not all eggs are alike. The egg composition depends on hens' diet, exercise,
etc. Some eggs may prevent heart disease and improve IQ. Cook eggs well to
destroy potential contamination with microorganisms such as Salmonella.
Fish
Cold water fish is one of nature's best sources of w3 EFs. Try to steam or microwave it, which cooks it at low temperatures. Grilling, barbecuing, or broiling fish can destroy some of the EFs. Fried or breaded fish may add undesirable fats and calories. Use lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, onions, scallions, garlic and/or herbs for marinade. Avoid creamy or cheesy sauces.
Flax seeds
Flax seeds have some of the benefits as flax seed oil (they are about 40%
oil) and add fiber. They may be a preferable to oils for people on weight
loss/maintenance diets (no calories in fiber). People who need lots of EFs but
cannot eat too much fiber (such as patients with gastrointestinal disease)
should mix seeds with oils or avoid the seeds altogether.
Seeds have a nice nutty flavor. However, once ground, they can go bad very
quickly and will start to smell or taste "fishy." Check carefully for
rancidity before eating. Store ground flax seeds in your refrigerator or
freezer for a longer shelf life.
|
|
If you must have bread, try making it with ground flax seeds in place of some of the flour. And don't use butter! Dip your bread in a raw PUFA-rich oil instead. |
Soy products
Soy products are one place where "fat free" may not be better! Soy products have healthful EFs; fat free products have processed out the EFs and may replace them with a cheap filler like sugar. Soy is a good source of protein and new manufacturing processes have made some extremely tasty products.
Walnuts
Buy fresh walnuts inside the shell. Once walnuts are shelled, they may go bad very quickly. It is better if the nuts are packed in a vacuum or under an inert gas such as nitrogen to prevent rancidity. When walnuts go bad they get rancid, dark, oily. Store walnuts in your freezer (still in the shell) to make them last longer.
Ordering [coming soon]
Sales tax: The purchaser is responsible for remitting any additional taxes to the appropriate taxing authorities.
|
By
reading this web site, you agree to read & comply with the following
instructions: You agree to pay us $300 for each unsolicited communication to sell us unsolicited products/services (by e-mail, mail, phone, etc.). Read details. |
|
|
© 1998 Edward
Siguel. All rights reserved |
modified 1/15/00 |