nuts omega 6/3 ratio page

[grokka]

I know a lot of nuts have a bad 6/3 ratio, but which ones are the best?

[rphlslv]

Macademias are the only best.

[Darrin]

Even then, our bodies aren't very efficient at converting the short-chain n-3s into long-chain n-3s, the ones we need. Check out this chart for a good graphical analysis of n-3 vs n-6 in foods.

[barryman9000]

Even then, our bodies aren't very efficient at converting the short-chain n-3s into long-chain n-3s, the ones we need. Check out this chart for a good graphical analysis of n-3 vs n-6 in foods.

Whoa... that bit about the grass fed beef and Omega ratios is interesting. I seem to recall hearing that once. That must be why PB recommends Organic beef over just grass fed.

"Another thing I learned doing this - When it comes to omega-3 content, there's hardly a difference between grass-fed beef and conventional beef. And neither of them provide more than a few milligrams in the raw state, probably negligible amounts after being cooked."

[rphlslv]

Whoa... that bit about the grass fed beef and Omega ratios is interesting. I seem to recall hearing that once. That must be why PB recommends Organic beef over just grass fed.

"Another thing I learned doing this - When it comes to omega-3 content, there's hardly a difference between grass-fed beef and conventional beef. And neither of them provide more than a few milligrams in the raw state, probably negligible amounts after being cooked."

First part of that is bullshit, however I do agree with the second part. Beef has so little PUFA's that it's not a significant source of O3. Better save that grass-fed money for some fish oil if that's what you're after.

[Katie82]

Even then, our bodies aren't very efficient at converting the short-chain n-3s into long-chain n-3s, the ones we need. Check out this chart for a good graphical analysis of n-3 vs n-6 in foods.

So even if a non fish food source has a good omega balance it doesn't really matter? Should we just be trying to eat foods lowest in Omega 6 and not worry about the ratio?

[rphlslv]

I don't think ratio is very important. What's more important is eating foods low in PUFA's (regardless of ratio) and filling the blanks with omega 3's from fish oil. Walnuts have a decent ratio, but just look at how much PUFA a single oz has!!

[Grol]

Maybe it's the other way around.

Omega 6 is an essential fat that we need and cannot produce so we must get it through diet for optimal health. It is a little too easy to get, but we still need it.
If we are following primal principles avoiding refined oils and adding lots of Omega 3, I don't think ratios need to be monitored.
Eat more fish. Maybe eat less poultry and pork.

[barryman9000]

"Another thing I learned doing this - When it comes to omega-3 content, there's hardly a difference between grass-fed beef and conventional beef. And neither of them provide more than a few milligrams in the raw state, probably negligible amounts after being cooked."

First part of that is bullshit, however I do agree with the second part. Beef has so little PUFA's that it's not a significant source of O3. Better save that grass-fed money for some fish oil if that's what you're after.

So you're saying there is a big difference in omega-3 content when comparing grass-fed beef to feed lot beef?