Susan Allport, author of The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace Them, looks into why the disappearance of omega-3s from our diet may be responsible for the high rates of obesity, heart disease, cancer. Her article "The Vanishing Youth Nutrient" appears in the September issue of Prevention Magazine.

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Is Susan Allport related to Alan Allport of
www.omega-3-sources.com, a source of supplements? Maybe I missed it.
Disappointed little information was discussed regarding omega 3 supplements given the current popularity.
Loved the show!
Is there a difference in the quality of omega fats in farm-raised and wild salmon?
i've heard that canola oil and margarine benefits are strongly outweighed by the refining process. is this true?
Why is diabetes so prevalent in Japan then?
Is farmed salmon (fed corn? or cornmeal?) lower in Omega 3s than wild salmon that feeds on green stuff?
does free-range meat have enough omega 3?
Can you cook with flaxseed oil?
Which leafy greens?
Frank - I can't tell you how many doctors (i have some in the family) have told me what she says about cholesterol, yet they keep peddling Lipitor!
There's a book called The Cholesterol Myth which I haven't read
Is there a difference in the quality of omega fats in farm-raised and wild salmon?
Is the omega fat lost in flaxseed when purchased pre-ground?
i've heard that canola oil and margarine benefits are strongly outweighed by the refining process. is this true?
Can you please ask your guest if there are any vegetarian/Vegan food with Omega-3 fatty acids ?
Thanks.
Would salmone roe be better than supplements with pills?
Is the Omega fat lost in the flaxseeds when purchased ground?
What are the studies that show that Omega 3's are transfered to the nursing baby? Thanks for a great show.
is herring and excellent source of Omega-3s?
Ms Allport voice -- her diction, melodious speech style lulls me to the point of losing focus here and there on her excellent information!
How do U.S. Dept. of Agriculture subsidies for corn and soy effect our overall health?
Wow! She said that the cholesterol heart disease conncection was a red herring which seems to go against current guideliness and understanding. Can she elaborate?
Hello
I love sardines to obtain Omega 3. Does the olive oil compete with obtaining the 3.
Would fish packed in water be better?
Thank you
Please ask your guest to note the importance of drinking milk from grass-fed cows, and beef from grass-fed cattle, which preserve the omega-3s in those foods.
Is there a difference between Omega-3s and "essential fatty acids" and if so, how are they different?
What are the best foods to eat in order obtain Omega-3s in your diet?
Can you ask your guest if she could explain kinds of omega 3? I´ve read somewhere that there is a difference between those in fish and those in flax oil, for instance, and that the former is better. Is that true? Are the omega 3 in flax oil still good?
bt Israelis must have really high stress hormone levels!
How do Omega-3 levels vary across different cuisines/regions of the world? Do we see that the incidences of disorders associated with Omega-3 correlate with amount of Omega-3 levels in the foods?
Leonard Foodie you know you can get those good eggs straight from a farmer who pastures chickens - even better if they farm like Joel Salatin. They are available easily in NY
Iodine in iodized salt ruined salt!
also please ask her to explain how esy it is to damage fats in processing - so it doesn't help to just "add them in"
Can your guest also discuss how the presence of trans fats in our diet may interfere with our ability to use the omega 3s we do get?
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