ground flax seed, eating before sleep

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Walnuts are also a good source of Omega-3.

 

I'm not the kind of person who worries about this every day. I'm skeptical when

nutritionists put things in terms of " daily " amounts. I work better in " three

day periods " from years of experimenting (what did I have/do yesterday, what's

probably up today, what's the best guess for tomorrow). I mean, what's so

special about 24 hrs in terms of nutrition? I think it's just a useful

increment for people to think in.

 

I had fun with a similiar discussion with NASA and NOAA scientists years ago,

helping them visualize global weather and ocean data... why are you measuring

things in 7 day increments? What's the correlation in physical nature? I was

able to show patterns in their data you couldn't see " normally " because they

were using arbitrary temporal periods. Me? I used lunar and solar cycles.

 

Sure... there's a daily cycle, but who's really established what the circadian

rhythms are for nutrients in humans? I don't think that's been done. Maybe

some efforts regarding weight during a 24 hr. period. But let's face it:

scientists still argue about what's best for breakfast, and many still think

drinking bovine milk is sound advice.

 

Anyway, ground flax seed I've used in pasta sauces, in apple/peach/pear crisps,

breads, stews... I think of it as like bread crumbs, absorbing some moisture

but, unlike breadcrumbs, adding a slight nutty taste. Many creative

possibilities if you think of it in this way.

 

As to the " eating before sleep " issue, in general, a few hours before sleep

seems not to be the greatest idea, but I believe people too often announce these

kind of statements as though they are ultimate rules or truth. There's a

situational and individual aspect to them. I mean... some of the best sleep

I've had came after a late night snack of leftover pizzza and glass(es) of wine.

 

Not that this is a " daily regimen. " Too many people believe if it works for

them, it works for all, and become kind of nutritional zealots. Nutritional

rules are best as guidelines, aside from the " absolutes " (if you don't get

sufficient " x " you will see " y " symptoms and/or death).

 

During periods of high physical output, my " daily requirements " are different

then they are, say, in the " dead " of winter. Nutritional needs fluctuate, with

age and activity. I believe, imho, that the key is to understand this and find

one's own internal balance (or balancing) at any given point in time. In my

twenties I could eat a case of lightbulbs, swim a marathon, party all night,

attend classes the next day, repeat. That physiological capability changes over

time. Needs differ.

 

Yesterday was a " heavy proteinless " (for the most part) day... fruit for

breakfast, vegetable sandwich (sliced zukes, cukes, dijon mustard, sorrel,

onion, tomato, lettuces... all from garden) for lunch, humongous steamed

artichoke and roasted vegetables (potatoes, mushroom, various peppers, okra,

onions (all from garden but mushies) ...supported by a fine Pinot Grigio) for

dinner. Fat-free.

 

Tonight: pizza!

 

After all, one shoe doesn't fit all.

 

FYI, Mark

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