Orsalem Kahsai: As a native Eritrean, I grow up eating flaxseed as a part of my diet. My extensive biochemical background and knowledge of flax and the compound in flaxseed allows me to recognize the contribution flax could make to American diets. I obviously took on the scientific investigation to combine ground flax seed with other nutritional ingredients. After years of research and trials resulted in my now patent pending to stabilize ground flax seed for use in products requiring long shelf life. As a result I’ve created and launched the first OMG FLAX Butter in 2016.
OMG FLAX BUTTER products are now available at Amazon and at selective stores.
Over the course of human evolution, there has been a dramatic change in the ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fats consumed in the diet. This change, perhaps more than any other dietary factor, has contributed to the epidemic of modern disease.
At the onset of the industrial revolution (about 140 years ago), there was a marked shift in the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. Consumption of Omega-6 fats increased at the expense of Omega-3 fats. This change was due to both the discovery of the modern vegetable oil industry and the increased use of grains as feed for domestic livestock which in turn altered the fatty acid profile of meat that humans consumed.
In the U.S. the average person’s tissue concentration of highly unsaturated omega-6 fat is 75%. Since we get close to 10% of our calories from omega-6, our tissue is almost completely saturated with omega-6. This creates a very inflammatory environment and goes a long way towards explaining why 4 in 10 people who die in the U.S. each year die of heart disease.
In short, elevated Omega-6 intake is associated with an increase of all inflammatory diseases – which is to say virtually all diseases. The list includes (but is not limited to):
• Cardiovascular disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity
• Metabolic syndrome
• Irritable bowel syndrome & inflammatory bowel disease
• Macular degeneration
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Psychiatric disorders
• Autoimmune diseases
America and the world have created the nutritional decline of the human race over its history of innovation. Nothing has been done much in the way of combating this epidemic; it’s rather been ignored until now. I am always driven by innovation and thus created a market first Flax butter from flaxseed.
The battle of Omegas in the human body:
Omega-6s and Omega-3s appear to compete with each other for space in the cell membrane and consequently for the attention of various pro- or anti-inflammatory enzymes. You can't just take a few servings of omega-3s and expect everything to click into place like a fatty-acid Tetris game without simultaneously reducing your omega-6 intake because the existing omega-6s will bully the omega-3s away. Reducing consumption of omega-6s and implementing a healthy plant based omega source like OMG Flax Butter to get dense omega-3s will put you on a path to feeling amazing!
3 Ways to Fix the Problem
1. Definitely finding a product like OMG Flax Butter that is dense in omega-3s is the top choice. But you need to simultaneously reduce your intake of omega-6s. You can do this by:
*avoiding most foods that come in a box or polyethylene bags as they include foods generally made from grains chosen for their long shelf life (i.e., high concentration of unhealthy omega 6's).
*avoiding cooking oils that are soy, corn, safflower, and cottonseed based and replace with olive oil sunflower oil. The foundation of OMG Flax butter is from sunflower as well which contains Linoleic Acid, a healthy and essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that we can all benefit from.
*avoiding the consumption of restaurant-fried food, as they're almost always fried in unhealthy high -omega-6 cooking oils. In fact, it's a pretty safe bet most restaurant dishes are dense in things we don’t really want in our bodies.
*choosing grass-fed and grass-finished beef. All cattle are initially grass fed before being fattened
up with grains, so make sure the meat you buy is from grass-finished livestock to ensure you are consuming the healthy proteins and fats that your body needs.
2. Remember that the ratio of the two fatty acids is more important than the quantity. If you eat more omega-6s, eat more omega-3s. In other words a serving of OMG Flax Butter 3 times a day should get you into the more “balanced omega zone.”
3. Regularly get your cholesterol checked at the doctor for ongoing health screening. One test you'll
want as well is a blood test to determine your omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio to determine your real risk of heart disease. It is a test that most people don’t know is available.
Issayas: There are other flax products on the market today, what sets this product apart and how can
your product be used on a daily basis.
Orsalem: OMG FLAX BUTTER products have a wonderful taste with numerous health benefits. We have a patent pending nutrient extraction process to where we are able to bring the vast health benefits to the consumer in an amazing tasting spread. It can also be used as delicious alternative to other Omega-3 supplements, because all OMG FLAX BUTTER products contains 100% Daily value of Omega-3 per serving, which science has shown it may help to prevent heart disease and cancer with regular usage. OMG is low in sugar, No salt, essential Vitamins & Minerals, rich in lignans, 100% NON-GMO ingredients, No Artificial colors, No Preservative, No Trans Fats, No hydrogenated oils, so you can feel good about what you are putting in your body. OMG FLAX BUTTER Products are suitable for a lot of specialized diets. OMG FLAX BUTTER Products are also non-GMO, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Kosher, and Vegan.
Ways to eat OMG FLAX BUTTER
1) spread OMG FLAX BUTTER on toast, crackers, waffles, bagels, pancakes, English muffins or
any of your favorite foods.
2) straight out of the jar
3) spread it on fresh fruits, banana, strawberry, apple..
4) spread it on fresh vegetables, celery sticks, carrots…
5) topped on frozen dessert
6) added as a sweet treat for baked goods
7) protein shakes or smoothies
8) yogurt
9) oatmeal or granola for that extra crunch!
Issayas: What is your next plan?
Orsalem: I believe my unique work experiences provide me with a completely fresh perspective on nutritional foods at its molecular level. I also learned that the lack of nutrition not only affects your body’s ability to maintain itself but may also help you manage your risk for developing disease. Therefore, we are in a great demand to understand the functionality of foods due to the risk of food related illnesses such as: diabetes, obesity, cancer, cholesterol, anorexia, malnutrition…
This is why after years of research and trials, I created OMG Flax Butter, and now I want you and your family to feel the best possible on a daily basis.
Yes, I am consistently working with great food scientist around the globe to develop and innovate ways to deliver the best possible nutrition for humans in a delicious way. Why can’t getting healthy be enjoyable?!
Issayas: Orsalem, thank you for your time. Below is the link for Orsalem's company, OMG Flaxbutter.
Orsalem: Thank you.
http://omgflaxbutter.com/
