i was reading that purslane is a poor food choice because it's so high
in
oxalic acid.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Orlando" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: efas

> from Alan Goldhamer,
>
> "The best way to get your needed essential fatty acids is by eating a health-promoting
> diet derived exclusively from whole natural foods. The type of diet recommended
> by the National Health Association contains well over 5% of calories from
> linoleic acid (see chart). Essential fatty acids are found abundantly in green
> leafy vegetables, flaxseeds, soybeans, and nuts and seeds. Eating a
> health-promoting diet will provide adequate amounts of the essential fatty
> acids, without the problems associated with animal products, processed oils,
> and supplements, which are often promoted as sources for these essential
> nutrients.Walnuts, flax seeds and green vegetables including purslane are a
> rich source of the desirable Omega-3 fatty acids."