Udo Erasmus, pioneer of essential fatty acids, EFA's, omega-3, omega fats, Udo's Choice, Udo's Oil, cold-pressed flax-seed oil, trans-fats, Trans Fatty acids


 
SECTION: NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE
DISTRIBUTION: TO MEDICAL, DIET & NUTRITION EDITORS
LENGTH: 384 words
HEADLINE: Depression, Anxiety, Libido: "FIX YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD!"
DATELINE: VANCOUVER, B.C., June, 2003
 

Which foods calm us?
Which sharpen our minds?
Which boost sexual drive?

FIX YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD: Dietary Advice for Optimum Emotional & Mental Health From Psychologist and Nutrition Expert Dr. Udo Erasmus


For years we've known proper nutrition improves our physical health.

Now, new studies show certain foods play a major role in improving and maintaining our emotional and mental health as well.

"Foods containing specific nutrients can boost our IQ's, calm our nerves, elevate our moods, improve our concentration - even alleviate symptoms associated with hyperactivity and learning disorders," says Dr. Udo Erasmus, one of the leading authorities on the role nutrition plays in mental and physical health.

For those experiencing unwanted moods or attitudes, Dr. Erasmus says the first step is to add appropriate foods or nutrients to the dietto remedy deficiencies.

"These are not instant fixes," says Dr. Erasmus. "But do expect to see a gradual lessening of your symptoms over a period of several months."

Which foods calm us? Which sharpen our minds? Which boost sex drive? Which foods lift depression and increase our confidence? Dr. Erasmus offers these suggestions:

 

Depression:  Foods containing the essential fatty acids Omega 3 & Omega 6, like cold water tuna, salmon, trout, and mackerel, have been found to elevate mood. Flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds or their blended oils are richvegetable sources of these two depression-lifting essential fatty acids.

 

Apathy and Mental Fatigue:  Women often find eating liver remedies oxygen and iodine levels  throughout the body which, combined with consumption of "good" fats,  helps to create an energetic attitude toward life.

Anger and Stress:  Turkey, chicken, and bananas contain tryptophan, a building block of seratonin, which produces a mellowing effect. Fish and seeds containing Omega 3 assist brain function, reduce stress, and promote calmness.

Can't Concentrate:  Improve concentration with greens on a short-term basis, a combination of flax and sunflower seeds over the long term. When concentration difficulties are extreme, blended seed oil supplements have proven effecive.

 

Low Sex Drive:  Chocolate has often been used to jump start the libido because it contains theobromine, which induces feelings of euphoria and happiness. Brazil nuts are rich in selenium which helps sperm production. Oysters, long considered an aphrodisiac, are rich in zinc, an important nutrient for sexual function.

Insomnia:  Magnesium, a muscle relaxer, can be found in green vegetables. Calcium, which works in conjunction with Magnesium, is plentiful in milk and cheese.

Violent Behavior:  Can be treated with fatty foods containing the essential fatty acids, or with concentrated oil supplements containing Omega 3 and Omega 6.

Learning Problems:  Vitamin B foods will help focus the mind. They include green leafy vegetables, seafood, and whole grains. Don't forget those foods rich in essential fats to nourish the brain, which is comprised of 60% fat.  Also, cereal containing fiber was found to assist learning skills in a recent university test.

Migraine Headaches: Five daily glasses of pure water along with regular consumption of fiber-rich food will help flush headache-producing toxins from the body.

Sample Interview Questions:

  1. How does food influence the brain?
  2. Which foods lift depression?
  3. Which foods sharpen our minds and boost our IQ?
  4. Which foods calm us?
  5. Which foods give us a positive attitude about life?
  6. Which foods heighten self-esteem?
  7. Which foods boost sex drive?


Essential Fatty Acid Supplementation - The essential fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6, both essential for brain health, are often destroyed during food storage and preparation. To ensure adequate essential fatty acid intake, a balanced blend of Omega 3 and Omega 6 seed oils is recommended.


 

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ABOUT DR. UDO ERASMUS

Udo Erasmus, Ph.D.. Nutrition, MA Psychology, is one of North America's foremost authorities on the roles that fats and oils play in human health.

Trained in biochemistry and genetics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Dr. Erasmus has been been an invited guest on hundreds of radio and television interview programs. His advice on health and nutrition has appeared in newspapers and magazines worldwide.

His book, Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, has been hailed as "the first book to make sense out of the role of fats in health." "Dr. Erasmus takes the fear and mystery out of fats." (Richard Kunin, MD - President, Society for Orthomolecular Medicine)

Over the past fifteen years, Dr. Udo Erasmus has appeared on nationally syndicated radio and television shows and has given thousands of media interviews and lectures, educating audiences across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia on the components of good health.

"Fats that Heal Fats that Kill" is available at health and bookstores nationwide. The book and free additional information are available at 800-446-2110.

 

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