Boss-across-the-hall update: fatty acids
Published by Becky S January 26th, 2005 in boss-across-the-hall, food, favorite
He went home sick yesterday, which did not stop him from e-nagging the entire team via Outlook. I have a theory about what ails him.
Recall last summer when boss-across went on a sunflower seed diet that made his legs skinny. Well, now he’s on the Turbo Omega 3 fish pill plan.
boss boss across the hall favorite foodBoss-across: This is some pure shit, man
Becky: What’s that?
Boss-across: My Turbo Omega 3 fish pills.
Becky: What?
Boss-across: Fish pills. Omega 3 is good for cardiovascular health. My friend told me about this stuff.
Becky: Is your friend a doctor?
Boss-across: No, he’s a lab technician. He doesn’t think I should take prescription medicines, so I’m going natural.
Becky: Did you get those pills at GNC?
Boss-across: Hell no—they don’t carry the pure stuff. For that, you need the Internet.
Ha! I started taking Flax Seed Oil for my Omega-3s and I went to Whole Foods so I could get the “natural” stuff.
What is with the Omega 3? I thought we were supposed to eat soy and antioxidants!
I think we’re supposed to be eating all three, plus any sort of anti-inflammatory foods.
And don’t forget, cut down on your carbs!
Omega 3 helps you make the good cholesterol, is anti-inflammatory, and is linked to all sorts of disease prevention–especially heart related ailments. Cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna), flaxseed, and seeweed all have it. Soy is good too–and has some Omega 3, as well as Omega 6. Hmm, maybe boss across is faking being sick since he is chock full of Omega 3s!!!
Becky–watch out for fish burps!
“Possible Side Effects
There are no known side effects associated with increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids through foods, although fish oil capsules do pose the risk of a ‘burp’ factor. This is a harmless, although not exactly pleasant for your co-workers and loved ones, fish-y aftertaste that occurs with some brands of fish oil capsules.”
Yesterday was boss-across’s first day on the fish pill regimen, so I was speculating a possible omega 3 overdose as the cause of his sickness.
Fish burps? Ew. Maybe we’ll have to chip in and buy him some seaweed.
I wonder if Mrs. Boss-across-the-hall is noticing any fish-y aftertaste.
I think my parents do that omega 3 stuff too. no problems with them, though, so they can’t be all that bad.
I checked with boss-across, and he admitted to some fish burps. Also, he says that a lot of his food is tasting fishy.
And just what is wrong with Lab Techs. They are just as knowledgeable as most physicians! Also why support the big drug companies…unless you are a stock holder that is.
Does boss-across-the-hall(B-A-H) have a screen saver with fish moving around? That may be a good gift from his “staff-across-the-hall-from-the-boss”(S-A-H-F-B). When is Boss’s day?