Nutrition for Children: A diet rich in Omega – 3
It is vital that we all get the recommended daily allowance of essential fatty
acids, but especially so for growing bodies and brains. Studies have shown that
children with ADHD often have a deficiency of Omega- 3 fatty acids. Other
symptoms of deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems,
mood swings or depression, and poor circulation.
These oils are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive and behavioral function.
Good sources are oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, anchovies and sardines, and plant and nut oils like flaxseed oil, organic canola (rapeseed) oil, soybeans, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
Flax is especially high in these good oils and available in different forms. It's important not to heat flax as it will destroy its precious oils.
Flax Meal (ground up flax seeds) - Add them to smoothies, sprinkle on salads or cereal, roll them around chocolate truffles (using Omega Spread instead of butter) or on top of yoghurt. You can buy flax seeds and ground them up, as you need using a spice or coffee grinder, or buy them already ground, in a zip-lock bag to keep them fresh.
Flaxseed Oil - Use in a salad dressing, add it to your smoothie, drizzle over your meal before serving, Add it to desserts ort just take a tablespoon or two each day. Keep it on the fridge and use within 2-6 weeks of opening.
LSA - This is a combination of ground up flax seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds. It contains a good hit of protein, fibre, and calcium and of course omega 3. Use it as you would flax meal.
Breakfast Booster - A lovely to way to start your day. Make a smoothie by adding one tablespoon to some rice or oat milk with a little fruit. Breakfast Booster contains flax meal.
Janella Purcell 2010
These oils are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive and behavioral function.
Good sources are oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, anchovies and sardines, and plant and nut oils like flaxseed oil, organic canola (rapeseed) oil, soybeans, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
Flax is especially high in these good oils and available in different forms. It's important not to heat flax as it will destroy its precious oils.
Flax Meal (ground up flax seeds) - Add them to smoothies, sprinkle on salads or cereal, roll them around chocolate truffles (using Omega Spread instead of butter) or on top of yoghurt. You can buy flax seeds and ground them up, as you need using a spice or coffee grinder, or buy them already ground, in a zip-lock bag to keep them fresh.
Flaxseed Oil - Use in a salad dressing, add it to your smoothie, drizzle over your meal before serving, Add it to desserts ort just take a tablespoon or two each day. Keep it on the fridge and use within 2-6 weeks of opening.
LSA - This is a combination of ground up flax seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds. It contains a good hit of protein, fibre, and calcium and of course omega 3. Use it as you would flax meal.
Breakfast Booster - A lovely to way to start your day. Make a smoothie by adding one tablespoon to some rice or oat milk with a little fruit. Breakfast Booster contains flax meal.
Janella Purcell 2010