Omega 6 EFAs are found in seeds like sunflower, flax and pumpkin

Help to regulate cholesterol production

Keep the blood thin and assist in the processing of insulin

Where do Essential Fats come from?

Sources of Omega -3:

- Flaxseeds and green leafy vegetables.
- The omega -3 derivatives EPA and DHA are found in
- Tuna
- Sardines
- Atlantic halibut
- Salmon (Coho), pink and king salmon
- Pacific and Atlantic herring
- Atlantic mackerel and lake trout
- Tuna
- Soy products (tofu)
- Walnuts.
- Sesame and sunflower seeds
- Other seeds and nuts
- Land animal meats and fish are sources.

Omega-6 is also obtained from vegetable oils.

If you know your child is not getting enough Omega EFA's in his diet, try crushing a tablespoon full of seeds (You can use a coffee grinder) and adding them to his cereal or veggies. Seeds can often be found in the bulk section of grocery stores.

Considering the amount of processed sugars and saturated fats many children consume, supplementing their daily vitamin regimen with omega 6 EFA's may be beneficial to them in their later years by lowering their risk for developing heart disease or stroke.

There are also oils available at most health food stores. Check the refrigerated section for oils such as flaxseed, or UDO oils. They need to be refrigerated and never be heated.. Try to find blends of both the Omega -6 and 3 fatty acids, since we need both in proper balance for optimal health. 1 tsp a day is suggested.

Here are a few tips for getting your children to take the oils: Mix in a bit of juice, or freeze it like a Popsicle. EFA's also come in capsules if your child can swallow them. There are also EFA oils on the market today with different flavours such as orange or butterscotch which make it easier to give to children.

Omega-3 eggs are healthy, but only have a small amount of EFA's.

Nutrition and ADHD

-People labeled ADD are often unusually sensitive to diet and nutrition. For example, they may metabolize fats and carbohydrates differently than other people, or may react to food additives when others are fine. Popular processed foods are just full of unhealthy or non-nutritional ingredients.

- A 1994 study at Purdue University found that boys diagnosed with ADHD had lower levels of the omega-3 essential fatty acid DHA. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)

- 1997 study found that 95 % of ADHD children tested were deficient in magnesium (Magnesium Research 1997,10)

Go to google.com and search FAMILY Fun and Kid-Safe Supplements and Essential Fatty Acids for more information

What are Digestive Enzymes?

- Digestive enzymes from raw foods can begin the process of digestion as soon as, or even before, food enters our mouth providing a valuable jump-start to the digestive process. They break down the foods we eat into basic building blocks that our body absorbs and reassembles to build cells, tissues, organs, glands and body system.

- Digestive enzymes help to bread down food, so we can absorb the nutrients we need to build cells and bodies

- Digests proteins and helps poor digestion which causes many health problems

- Always eat salads with proteins (such as meat) to aid digestion

- Allows the immune system to better deal with virus, yeast (candida) fungus, bacteria and cancer by freeing it from involvement in the digestive tract

- Improves circulation, reworks scars, improves healing and helps with all health problems caused by incomplete digestion of foods due to insufficient digestive enzymes.

If on a weight loss program omit the dressings and instead squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon on salads. It brings out the flavor of the vegetables

How do we optimize our supply of Digestive Enzymes?

- Eat plenty of raw vegetables and fruits

-Chew food well.

-Salads and Raw Vegetables

-Vegetable Benefits

- Leafy greens are essential in the diet. Add these to all salads.

- Studies have shown a cut in calorie consumption extends one's l life.

-Vegetables are excellent sources of all vitamins, minerals, proteins, rich in fiber, and low in calories.

Eating more vegetables will dramatically reduce and prevent disease

Power Fruit Salad

Excellent for digestion, colon disorders, enzyme deficiencies, heart disorders, and body detoxifier.

2 Cups Papaya, fresh

2 Cups pineapple, fresh

2 Cups seedless grapes

2 Sliced bananas

Eat as many different-colored fruits as possible. They are full of antioxidants that protect your heart. The seeds in raspberries are high in fiber. Blueberries help prevent scarring of the arteries. Peaches have lower sugars than most fruits, so are better for you

ReferencesFamily Fun.com. What are EFA’s? October 5, 2005.http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/feature/dony0300altmed_kidsupps/dony0300altmed_kidsupps3.html

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