PKU NutritionFibers and OilsFiberAdding dietary fiber to the PKU Diet is an absolute must. The National Cancer Institute advises an intake of 20 - 35 grams of dietary fiber per day. Extensive studies have also shown that dietary fiber reduces cholesterol levels. Non-PKU Americans currently consume an average of 11 grams of dietary fiber a day. How much dietary fiber do you take in a day?
Flax and Flax OilFlax seeds offer a high source of fiber! One teaspoon of flax seeds = 26 mgs of Phe. Flax seeds also offer all your omegas. Omega-3,6 and 9 and are high in most B vitamins. These little seeds pack quite a punch of nutrition! Try adding flax seeds to your bread mixes for a great tasting, more nutritious bread. Flax seed oil is a natural oil that is light in taste and enjoyable. Flax seed oil is highly recommended for the general well-being and whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature's richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids that are required for the health of almost all body systems. Flax seed oil also contains Omega-6 and 9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein and zinc. These Omegas are found in fish oils. But on a PKU diet, we need to find this nutrition elsewhere... and flax seed oil is where to find it! * Try adding flax seed oil on your salads, in your baking and breads! Sea Salt vs Table SaltSea Salt is simply obtained from solar evaporation of sea water. It contains a variety of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium which help play an important role in keeping the body's electrolytes in a healthy balance. Table Salt is primarily kiln-dried sodium chloride with anti-cracking agents added. Kiln-drying is a process which involves scorching salt at a high heat to remove moisture. This refining process removes all trace minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium and creates a natural salt which is hard on the body. Nutritional benefits aside, the taste of sea salt compared to table salt will win you over. This is my own personal choice for healthier eating, but any salt will work in these recipes. Raw Sugar vs White(Processed) SugarYou will hear a lot about raw sugar vs. white sugar and how one is better than the other. Listed here are facts and differences of each. I, as a PKU mother, lean towards the raw (natural) sugars for my child. How Raw Sugar is MadeSugar cane is initially pressed and the juice is mixed with lime to achieve the desired PH balance and to help settle out impurities. The resulting liquid is reduced through evaporation. Then a centrifuge is used to separate sugar crystals. It is then dried further to produce granules. Brown in color due to the presence of molasses. How White Sugar is MadeMill white sugar is the result of sulphur dioxide being introduced to the cane juice before evaporation. It effectively bleaches the mixture. Refined white sugar is the result of phosphoric acid and calcium hydroxide being added to the cane juice which then combine and absorb to trap impurities. The resulting syrup is then filtered through a bed of activated carbon to remove molasses and then crystallized a number of times through a vaccuum. It is then further dried to produce white refined sugar like we buy in the stores. HoneyHoney is a natural source of raw sugar. Honey's natural fruit sugars help prevent fatigue and offer an immediate energy boost. The glucose in honey is absorbed more slowly, providing sustained energy. Honey is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free! Benefits include:
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