tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post4088039135522651832..comments2023-11-02T05:14:19.243-07:00Comments on eat, drink & be vegan: DHA, Udo's Oil, and TipsDreenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-78164904587731263592012-01-06T13:18:49.855-08:002012-01-06T13:18:49.855-08:00Karen, I am not aware of any non-marine (algae) DH...Karen, I am not aware of any non-marine (algae) DHA. I would expect that you would have to be sure to get ample amounts of omega-3's through chia seed, flax meal/oil, walnuts, etc... sorry I'm not of more help!Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-15397785874138686132012-01-06T07:27:33.899-08:002012-01-06T07:27:33.899-08:00I have to avoid fish oil because of a seafood alle...I have to avoid fish oil because of a seafood allergy - whether it's the proteins or the organic iodines causing the problem I don't know. I looked into vegan sources of DHA and they're all from marine algae. Is there any hope for those of us who can't eat anything from the sea?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886780897460891159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-16699577735678219612011-02-24T08:27:08.479-08:002011-02-24T08:27:08.479-08:00I've never been able to figure this out...if w...I've never been able to figure this out...if we all get a big dose of omega-6 in our diet, why put it in a omega-3 supplement? Doesn't the extra -6 ruin my attemp to up the -3 in my ratio of 3 to 6??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-13954611048775030282010-01-20T23:35:32.846-08:002010-01-20T23:35:32.846-08:00Hi Dreena,
First, thank you so much for your wond...Hi Dreena,<br /><br />First, thank you so much for your wonderful books. Every recipe is simple, fun to make, and most of all, delicious.<br /><br />But the reason I'm sending you this note is that I'm looking for a trustworthy source or at least an informed opinion about how much Udo per day is enough Udo per day. I currently use a heuristic of 1 tbs per day, as the bottle recommends 3 dessert spoons. However, I'm quite skeptical about all homeopathic supplements, including and especially about their dosage recommendations. I wonder if you have come across any recommendation for daily amounts of Udo that you trust and that you may actually apply. Thank you so much, Ronni.Dumb Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373657727997534585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-9543066253670429182007-07-15T10:57:00.000-07:002007-07-15T10:57:00.000-07:00Dreena, thanks for the link from my question on ve...Dreena, thanks for the link from my question on veganfreak. That's a very informative article, I must look for the udo oil here in Ireland. I must also say that I've found your food intro schedule in VLV very useful for my baby, most books have them eating everything under the sun by 6 months and we were only starting then!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-32635090092332531332007-05-26T06:38:00.000-07:002007-05-26T06:38:00.000-07:00Susan, thanks for that extra info. I'm keen to tr...Susan, thanks for that extra info. I'm keen to try it. I like the idea of being able to take a little squirt in the mouth. I'm going to see if my health food store will bring it in (since shipping in small orders is $$), but if not I'll order it myself. Excellent tip, thank you!! :)Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-51196742664521477062007-05-25T12:34:00.000-07:002007-05-25T12:34:00.000-07:00Thanks Aimee and Dreena!!Thanks Aimee and Dreena!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442480504099194624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-81371098373306417672007-05-25T12:07:00.000-07:002007-05-25T12:07:00.000-07:00Awesome post. Hubby's always telling me about DHA ...Awesome post. Hubby's always telling me about DHA since he's done a lot of work on this topic. I'll have to get some Udo's Oil and I'll link your post on my blog.Everyday Superherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770767316431629647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-42307158898994475352007-05-25T09:55:00.000-07:002007-05-25T09:55:00.000-07:00Dreena, the great thing about Dr. Fuhrman's brand ...Dreena, the great thing about Dr. Fuhrman's brand is that it takes literally only a few drops so it's easy to hide in any food. It has a slightly lemony taste, so it works well in smoothies, but I just usually squirt it directly into my mouth. He does ship to Canada and other countries, too. Check drfuhrman.com for more details.Susan Voisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706612777547235769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-40146523470201103782007-05-25T05:49:00.000-07:002007-05-25T05:49:00.000-07:00Hi guys, thanks for all the notes and I'm glad the...Hi guys, thanks for all the notes and I'm glad the info is helpful.<BR/><BR/>Susan, I haven't tried the Dr. Fuhrman brand - I'd like to though. I don't know if it's available in stores here in Canada, I should check online (unless it's refrigerated). Thanks for the tip!<BR/><BR/>Kathy - I didn't realize that about Silk. That's a bummer, why wouldn't they use organic soy beans with it?? Odd.<BR/><BR/>Helena, funny, well you are allowed to like what you like! I love the papaya poppy seed dressing too. Actually with the Goddess Dressing, I like that for dipping vegetables and as a drizzle on sandwiches more than for salads. For salads I prefer the Papaya Poppy Seed! See, you're not completely alone. :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Julie, it's a good idea to do so. Flax has the omega-3's, which technically can be converted into DHA... but, we don't know how efficient our bodies are at making that conversion. Taking a DHA supplement just helps ensure. Also, since some factors can inhibit the conversion (ex: too many omega 6 oils), then again taking the DHA is a safe bet. You can take it directly in capsule or oil, or in combination with other oils (as with Udo's). Amie has given another link from Vesanto's site for you to check out too. Let me know if you have other q's.Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-70847291734218891812007-05-25T02:13:00.000-07:002007-05-25T02:13:00.000-07:00Julie, check out this page from Vesanto Melina, th...Julie, check out <A HREF="http://www.nutrispeak.com/omega_3s__epa___dha.htm" REL="nofollow">this page</A> from Vesanto Melina, the co-author of <I>Becoming Vegan</I>. This topic can be a bit confusing, but she provides a super-thorough explanation of omega-3 fats.<BR/><BR/>A quote from that site:<BR/>"<I>In theory we should be able to convert the omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed to both EPA and DHA. Yet even the Flax Council of Canada concedes that there is little consistent and clear evidence that most of us can efficiently accomplish this conversion. . . . <B>Those who do not eat fish, vegetarians, vegans</B>, women who are pregnant or lactating women, people with conditions linked with poor omega-3 fatty acid status, diabetics, and the elderly <B>may benefit significantly from direct sources of EPA and DHA</B>. High intakes of omega-6 fatty acids, trans fats, or saturated fats inhibit conversion; thus people with diets high in these fats also may need supplemental EPA and DHA.</I>"<BR/><BR/>The short answer being, ideally, <B>yes</B>, vegans—especially vegan children and pregnant women—should include <B>both flax oil</B> (which contains an important pre-cursor to DHA) <B>and a direct source of DHA</B> (like Udo's Oil) in their diet for optimal health & disease prevention.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.odwalla.com/product1.asp?p=soymilk&sw=1" REL="nofollow">Odwalla Soy Milk</A> is another brand that includes vegan DHA from algae in their products. I've tried it and found it to be pretty tasty... similar to Silk, though perhaps with a slightly more 'oily' consistency (maybe just my imagination?). Hope this helps a bit... :)Amie Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927215877287383772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-2830744364616121102007-05-25T01:43:00.000-07:002007-05-25T01:43:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amie Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927215877287383772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-27810636872962472792007-05-24T21:28:00.000-07:002007-05-24T21:28:00.000-07:00Well, now that is good info. I love the Udo's Omeg...Well, now that is good info. I love the Udo's Omega Blend. Now I'll have to try this. I just mix a couple of tablespoons in with my OJ in the morning. It doesn't really taste and I get my essentials first thing in the morning.Carrie™https://www.blogger.com/profile/03326682699231189746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-8013022124166150812007-05-24T19:57:00.000-07:002007-05-24T19:57:00.000-07:00So, I am confused a little. Should I be using flax...So, I am confused a little. Should I be using flax oil and something w/ DHA?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Dreena!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442480504099194624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-47226278912867553272007-05-24T18:48:00.000-07:002007-05-24T18:48:00.000-07:00Thank you for this info- I always linked DHA's to ...Thank you for this info- I always linked DHA's to Omega 3's in my mind, and feel much more knowledgeable now! And I'm craving goddess dressing slurry... mmm...bazuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020880461667324114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-43972825691421619972007-05-24T18:28:00.000-07:002007-05-24T18:28:00.000-07:00I believe I am the only one but I hate Annie's God...I believe I am the only one but I hate Annie's Goddess Dressing. And I feel like I'm missing out because so many people are diehard fans, but I can't stand it. I even tried it again tonight to see if anything had changed but it seems nothing has. I think it's too sour or something. I do love Papaya Poppy Seed, though.hyphen_helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288716994533212737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-67518135578736694632007-05-24T17:51:00.000-07:002007-05-24T17:51:00.000-07:00Thanks, Dreena, for some very important informatio...Thanks, Dreena, for some very important information. I use the Udo's oil, as well, and agree that it is the oil with the least taste of those I've tried. I usually take it as-is, but certainly like the sound of that goddess dressing mix! Yum! Aimeeaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915470244671384660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-44737956142361222992007-05-24T17:25:00.000-07:002007-05-24T17:25:00.000-07:00Thanks for a great post, very informative...one th...Thanks for a great post, very informative...one thing I would like to point out is that, unfortunately, the new Silk Enhanced soymilk is not make with organic soybeans :(Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797609427793298161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-25120704978481635082007-05-24T16:44:00.000-07:002007-05-24T16:44:00.000-07:00Thanks for addressing this important subject. It'...Thanks for addressing this important subject. It's amazing how many people don't know about DHA--or who think it's the same as Omega 3's. We're partial in my family to Dr. Fuhrman's DHA Purity, though we've also used Omega Zen; we call them "brain pills," and my daughter takes them eagerly. I will have to look for Udo's Oil and give it a try, too.Susan Voisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706612777547235769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-83079807656187859882007-05-24T15:38:00.000-07:002007-05-24T15:38:00.000-07:00Wow, thanks for all the info!!!!!! You should cop...Wow, thanks for all the info!!!!!! You should copy and paste and send it as another letter.Aureliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206097992987424581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-38534855807972235352007-05-24T14:58:00.000-07:002007-05-24T14:58:00.000-07:00This is good information. I use E3 AFA algea, but...This is good information. I use E3 AFA algea, but don't know how much DHA is in it (was using it more for all other other nutrients). Thanks!ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936647044479364798noreply@blogger.com