I often get asked what’s in my kitchen and I am more than happy to share the products there. If you’re curious about dietitian staples, this week I’m talking about Camelina Oil, a unique, heat stable oil that is extremely high in omega-3 and vitamin E. Camelina Oil has quickly become one of my favorite dietitian staples because it is versatile and healthy. I first stumbled upon Camelina oil when my second son was diagnosed with an allergy to my breast milk at 5 months old and was switched to formula. Knowing how crucial omega-3 is for brain development and that he was no longer getting that from my breast milk, I sought out a source that would taste good, be versatile enough to add to his formula and then to his food when he was eating solids, and not contain any GMO’s.
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Enter Three Farmers Camelina Oil, made from camelina, an ancient oil seed, and grown in Saskatchewan. One thing I love about this product is that each bottle of oil has a code that lets you trace it right back to the field it was grown on. It’s also much higher in omega-3 than hemp, olive or coconut oil and since it has a high smoke point, can be used to cook things at high heat, unlike flaxseed, olive, or hemp oil. Three Farmers also grow chickpeas, which they combine with camelina oil and package in three addictive flavours (Maple Frosted is my fave!). I keep a pack in my purse, so I can have a high fibre, high protein, high omega-3 snack on hand at all times. Chickpeas with camelina oil are definitely among my go-to dietitian staples. They are also amazing as a salad-topper. In my experience, having dietitian staples in your pantry makes healthy eating so much easier. Check out the products for yourself. Happy munching!
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