Walnuts and Omega-6
Now that I've started using the Rosedale diet I've been studying up on fats and am a little concerned about polyunsaturated fats and my Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio. Walnuts are often recommended for high fat diets but they very high in Omega-6, as high as other 'bad' nuts, seeds and oils. Yes it does have Omega-3 as well, but it is ALA which doesn't convert well. Should I be limiting my walnut intake or am I being overly cautious?
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Support Staff 1 Posted by Ken on 12 Oct, 2016 07:35 PM
Hi Charles, perhaps a bit too cautious but would be watchful about your protein limit. One must count/include the protein from nuts in their daily intake. It is easy to grab a handful of nuts and have them ate before realizing it.
Are you using Dr. Rosedale's Book
Ken/ Rosedale Team
2 Posted by Charles Day on 13 Oct, 2016 02:34 PM
Thanks, Ken!
Yes, I do have the book. My protein limit is 90g per day based on the calculation from the book which gives me some room. With Omega-3's being so hard to get and Omega-6's being so plentiful I wanted to have some form of balance. I plan to start supplementing with Cod Liver Oil which should help.
Support Staff 3 Posted by Ken on 13 Oct, 2016 07:27 PM
Hi Charles, you must be a pretty big guy, that is a lot of protein.
Are you large framed, tall or a body builder?
Do you have a certain body weight goal?
Ken/ Rosedale Team
4 Posted by Charles Day on 14 Oct, 2016 12:36 PM
Thanks again, Ken.
I must have been doing the calculation wrong. I was doing my body weight divided by two plus 10 g since I do lift weights 4-5 times a week. 70g is probably more appropriate based on this chart and closer to what I'm actually eating in a given day.
Support Staff 5 Posted by Ken on 17 Oct, 2016 09:40 PM
Thanks Charles, have a good one.
Ken/ Rosedale Team