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Vegetarian sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as walnuts, flax and hemp, are good additions to the diet but not so reliable as fish. They supply a short-chain compound (ALA) that the body must convert to long-chain DHA, and the efficiency of that conversion can vary. Some people don't do it well, and those eating mainstream diets top-heavy in the omega-6 fatty acids found in processed food and prepared meals are at a disadvantage because omega-6s interfere with the conversion of ALA to DHA. For vegetarians and vegans, there is one nonfish source...
During his famous Class Day speech in 2000, Conan O’Brien ’85 sarcastically described himself as “the brightest star in the Late Night firmament.” This past week, NBC spun sarcastic flax into gold...
Student diners, however, seemed indifferent to the health benefits of the new cereal. Flax, quinoa and soy didn’t evoke any strong reactions from diners last night, who were more concerned with whether or not Lucky Charms would still be available...
...wages they pay. Instead, it answers its own title's question: The boss is the boss, even when bumbling a drink order or elbow deep in cleanser, and don't you forget it. At the end of one episode, a California Pizza Kitchen host asks company co-founder Larry Flax, "So when do I get to do your job?" "That's next week," Flax says. They laugh and laugh. Then the camera shuts off. --Reported by Jeanne McDowell/Los Angeles
...have a flax seed cereal in the dining halls which is organic and really good. Apparently it’s wildly popular and hard to get right now. It’s a new product and they’re having trouble keeping it on stockroom shelves.” McNitt said...