About omega-6 fatty acids Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated. They are made and stored in the seeds and nuts of hot-climate plants (e.g. sunflower and sesame). The main forms of omega-6 in our diet are linoleic acid (LA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and arachidonic acid (AA). LA and conversion LA is found in seeds, nuts, beans […]
About omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated. They are found in cold-climate seed and nut oils, the brains of grass-fed ruminants, the oils of carnivorous fish and cold-water plankton. Little fish eat plankton; big fish eat little fish … and omega-3 travels up the food chain. The main forms of omega-3 are alpha-linolenic […]
According to Loren Cordain, author of The Paleo Diet (revised edition), our ancestors evolved eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, wild meats, fish, seafood, eggs, nuts and seeds. It provided a fatty acid profile of predominantly monounsaturated fats (omega-9), along with smaller quantities of saturated fat and the so-called 'essential fatty acids' (EFAs): polyunsaturated […]
About saturated fats Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are found in animal foods and tropical plant foods. They add structure to our cell membranes and help us absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Some saturated fats are necessary but quantity, quality and kind are important. Bad or good? The case against saturated fat began […]
In 2000, Dr Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. She had access to expert medical care and embarked on drug treatment but her walking deteriorated to the point where she depended on canes and a scooter. By 2003, […]
New Alphamusic Tour Set to Lift Irelands Spirits Alphamusic composer, John B. Levine, is touring Ireland from 11th to 23rd March 2012 with a unique road show that aims to help people lift their spirits out of depression and tells his own amazing story that led to the success of Alphamusic worldwide . Depression […]
Can you eat healthily on a US food stamp budget (or similar)? Watch the documentary ‘Food Stamped‘ to find out. Free preview available for one week only… starting now!
Gavin Lynch, The Irish Times, Opinion, 3 August 2012: ‘GM ‘cure’ threatens to be much worse than any agricultural disease‘
To all who venture out of an Easter Sunday and may come hunting for a reprieve from choccie induced tummy pain- you’ll have to cope for the day because The Hopsack is closing its doors for one day only so our team can rest weary legs and recharge beforeour Summer season gets into full swing. […]
Well the dust is indeed settling round our way. And you guys seem to be enjoying what The Hopsack is up to. Indeed we’ve had some amazing accolades since we drew the curtains back to show off our shiny new healthy haven. “I’ve never been so happy to spend money in all my life” was […]
