Flaxseed: Omega 3 Benefits for Dogs and Cats
This blog is written by Guest Author, Jennifer Adolphe, PhD, RD, Senior Nutritionist at Petcurean (http://www.petcurean.com/). There has been a fundamental change in how consumers view their pets with the interest in healthy and natural foods finding a broader, more receptive audience. Flaxseed can play an important role in the formulation of pet products that Read More
The Role of Flaxseed in Curbing Obesity
By Kelley Fitzpatrick, Content Editor Obesity is a global epidemic associated with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. The global obese population has grown to 641 million and has exceeded those considered underweight, according to recent data published in The Lancet (1). The report which included 700 researchers worldwide analyzed data on weight and Read More
Diabetes – increasing risk, increasing need for Flaxseed
Diabetes is characterized by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin metabolism. Chronic hyperglycemia results in organ damage, particularly to the eyes, kidneys, heart and vasculature. Type 1 diabetes is due to an absolute deficiency of insulin secretion, whereas type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of insulin resistance and inadequate compensatory insulin secretion. Type Read More
Consumer Consumption Trends, 2000 to 2010
Consumer Consumption Trends, 2000 to 2010 Consumers in the United States are clearly paying more attention to what they eat and where they get their calories from. The latest data from the Economic Research Service (E.R.S.) of the U.S.D.A. presents interesting data of relevance to the flaxseed industry. Significantly, consumers — millennials in particular — have begun Read More
Dangerously low Omega 3 in North American diets
The many actions of the omega 3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid ALA found in the highest amount in flaxseed – makes it an essential component of the diet. ALA is necessary for overall health and to reduce disease (for information check out the papers reviewed in the Category “Health Benefits of ALA”). It is the Read More
Nutrient dense foods such as Flaxseed to play large role in food innovation
Nutrient density will exert a ‘growing influence’ on food marketing and product development over the next five years, according to food and nutrition consultancy New Nutrition Business (NNB)[1]. Nutrient dense foods – such as flaxseed – provide more nutrients with lower calories – meaning that their levels of beneficial nutrients (protein, omega 3 fats, Read More