In the “primitive” diet, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 was about 2.5 to 1.5. But in the modern diet, most of the essential fatty acids are omega-6 fatty acids. This causes all kinds of imbalances on the cellular level.

Redressing the Omega-6/Omega-3 Balance

1. Eliminate all commercial vegetables oils from the diet.

2. Use Expeller Expressed FLAX OIL, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, in small amounts in salad dressing (about ½ teaspoon per day).

3. Choose organic and pasture raised animal and plant foods for a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

The reason we add a little flax oil is because flax oil is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids. Remember that we need to redress the imbalance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. But don’t overdo! Several people in the health field are promoting the over-consumption of flax oil. It is possible to have an imbalance with omega-3’s as well as with omega-6’s. Just a teaspoon in the salad dressing will suffice. And remember, flax oil is very fragile. Always store it in the refrigerator and never heat it. The brands we recommend are Omega and Barleans.

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From another slide: Food Sources of Elongated Fatty Acids

Omega-6
GLA (18:3): Evening primrose, borage, black currant oils
DGLA (20:3): Liver and other organ meats
AA (20:4): Butter, lard, animal fats, brain, organ meats, egg yolks, seaweed

Omega-3
EPA (20:5) Fish liver oils, fish eggs
DHA (22:5) Butterfat, pastured egg yolks, fish liver oils, fish eggs, liver, brain, organ meats

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