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Welcome to the "Back to School" issue of Headline Moos from
Omega Farms

Coming to you from our dairy in sunny California, this newsletter delivers the latest information about our “A+” line of Omega-3 fortified dairy products, available at select retailers nationwide.

You may have become educated about the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids to an advanced degree this year. But did you know that Omega Farms milk, cheese, and yogurt contain the most potent form of Omega-3s? That’s because we use a tasteless, odorless form of all natural Omega-3 derived from purified cod oil.

As part of the learning curve, Omega Farms will continue to offer new parents and parents-to-be the chance to win a dream destination BabyMOOn anywhere in the continental U.S. We’ve received hundreds of entries at MegsOmegaFarms.com so far, and the sweepstakes will remain open until Labor Day. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited

Are you an apt pupil? If so, we’ll let you decide if Omega Farms dairy products make the grade. Simply complete the following and e-mail to:
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Beyond the Books:
Omega-3s as Brain Food

This fall, students will head back to school to fill their minds with knowledge and new skills. However, budding brains may grow by taking in more than Algebra equations.

Consuming Omega-3 fatty acids early in life has been linked to higher IQ scores and lauded by health professionals as a good move for helping babies’ brain development.

Omega-3s have also been shown to help with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a problem affecting about five percent of school-aged children that can lead to difficulties in learning. Research on the supplementation of Omega-3s in children with DCD is promising. Significant improvements in reading, spelling and behavior were seen when children with DCD received supplementalSmart Meg Omega-3 fatty acids.1

There’s good news for the rest of us too: Omega-3s may have brain-boosting powers for people of all ages.

Supplementing an adult’s diet with Omega-3 fatty acids has been reported by an Italian research team to improve speed in tests of reaction time and prolong time spent paying attention to a task.2 In fact, fish oil sources of Omega-3s may lower the risk of impaired cognitive function that can be seen in middle age, as reported in Neurology.3

“Will Omega-3s help you find lost keys or turn your child into an honor student? It’s unlikely that any food can replace an active mind and good study habits,” explains Nutritionist Cindy DiFerdinand of Omega Farms. “But the link between consumption of Omega-3s and benefits to brain function is getting stronger. It’s thrilling to consider the potential that may exist.”

1Richardson AJ, et al. Pediatrics. 2005;115(5):1360-6.

2Fontani G, et al. Eur J Clin Invest. 2005;35(11):691-9.

3Kalmijn S, et al. Neurology. 2004;62:275-80
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Ask the Nutritionist

Nutritionist Cindy DiFerdinand, M.S., is the
Nutrition Director of Omega Farms.

If you have any questions for Cindy about Omega Farms products or Omega-3s, please visit
www.MegsOmegaFarms.com.

Q:  I feel like I need to go back to school just to read a food label. What do all the terms mean?
- Jeanine Ciecko, 38, Oakland, CA

A: Let’s use this label from Omega Farms 1% Lowfat Milk for a crash course in “Nutrition Labels 101.”

 Nutrition Facts

First is “serving size,” which means a portion or amount of a food or beverage. Serving sizes are standardized; the serving size for milk is 1 cup.

“Servings per container” tells you how much the entire container or package holds. A half-gallon milk carton contains about 8 servings or cups.

All of the nutrient data on the nutrition facts label – such as calories, fat, vitamins, and minerals – is based on the stated serving size.  So if you drink one cup of 1% lowfat milk, you are consuming 130 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 11 grams of protein and so on. However, if you drink more (or less) than one cup, realize the nutrition facts would change. If you drink two cups, you’re getting twice the calories and nutrients.   

“Calories from fat” lets you see how many of the total calories are from fat sources. In this case just 20 of the 130 calories in 1% lowfat milk are from fat.

The “% daily value” term deserves the most explanation. This is a gauge of how much a food or beverage contributes to your daily nutrient goals. Daily values (DV) exist only for key nutrients and are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You may need more or less than 2,000 calories per day depending on your body size and activity level. In general, 5% DV or less is considered “low” and anything at 20% DV or above is “high.”  True to it’s name, Omega Farms 1% Lowfat Milk is low in fat! It’s also high in protein, calcium and vitamin D.

For “extra credit” or more information, visit this Web site developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that further explains the Nutrition Facts panel: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html.

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Product Profile:
Milk That Makes
The Grade

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Omega Farms milk is “head of the class” when it comes to a smart milk choice. Not only is it brimming with all the calcium, vitamin D, protein, and other vitamins and minerals of milk, but each serving also provides Omega-3 fatty acids.

Many experts agree that Omega-3s have significant health benefits, but most people aren’t getting enough in their regular diets.

The type of Omega-3 fatty acids known to support heart health – docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) – can be found in fatty, coldwater fish, like sardines and Atlantic mackerel.  But if you don’t like the taste of fish, Omega Farms milk is a delicious and easy way to get the same DHA and EPA Omega-3s found in fish oil – without any fishy taste
or odor.

Omega Farms offers several choices of milk, including Vitamin D Whole Milk, 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1% Lowfat Milk and 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk. Just one cup of Omega Farms milk provides 75 mg of heart-healthy Omega-3s.

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Meg’s
Favorite Recipes
Featuring...

milkbunch

MEG’S A MILKIN’ BANANA PANCAKES

 

INGREDIENTS

PANCAKES

  • 1 cup complete wheat pancake mix (just-add-water kind)
  • 3/4 cup Omega Farms 1% Lowfat Milk
  • 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and mashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

TOPPING

  • 1 cup Omega Farms Nonfat Vanilla Yogurt
  • 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mix all pancake ingredients together in a medium size bowl.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake into the pan.
  4. When there are bubbles on top that start to pop, turn the pancakes with a spatula.
  5. Cook for a minute or more, and then remove from heat.
  6. Stir together yogurt and banana slices in a small bowl. Spoon over pancakes, and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 240 calories, 3 g total fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.
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Media Contacts

Please contact Arleen Bandarrae at 510-784-8836 or Arleen@MegsOmegaFarms.com or Amy Jackson at 916-492-5345 or amy.jackson@fleishman.com with any questions or to discuss interview opportunities with Omega Farms.

Retailer Information

Select Omega Farms products with Omega-3s are available in major retailers and independent markets nationwide. To locate retailers in your market, please visit www.MegsOmegaFarms.com

Omega Farms, located in Hayward, California, was established in 2005 by the Gaddis family to meet consumer demand for more healthy dairy products. The Gaddis family also owns Pacific Cheese. Pacific Cheese has played a leading role in California’s dairy industry since 1945. The Gaddis family members were early pioneers in the natural foods arena, from raw-milk cheese production in the 1970s, to organic cheeses and cheese free of artificial hormones in the 90s. Through the family business, Pacific Cheese, the Gaddis family perfected high-quality cheese making and are innovators in developing health conscious dairy products.

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