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Omega 3s

Farm-Raised Fish May Lack Omega-3s

by laurel on October 16, 2008

A new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that farm-raised fish may be lacking on omega-3s. Researchers testing the levels of omega-3 fats in farm-raised tilapia found that it may contain high levels of omega-6s (which, in excess, can cause inflammation) and low levels of omega-3s. (Ref: Body+Soul Magazine, Nov [...]

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Fatigued? Try Walnuts

by laurel on October 13, 2008

I just found out another reason to eat walnuts. They are packed with omega-3 fatty acids which help keep your liver healthy. You may not know it, but nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is plaguing more and more Americans because they eat unhealthy fats and too many simple carbs. The early symptoms of this disease are [...]

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Omega-3s and Bone Density

by laurel on September 8, 2008

Research from Umea University in Sweden found that omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to stronger/denser bones in men. The study found that 22-year-old men with the highest omega-3 levels (especially DHA) in their blood had the highest bone mineral density and greatest bone growth rate in the time between late teens and early twenties. The [...]

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Fish Oil More Effective than Drugs

by laurel on September 3, 2008

New research from Europe found that fish oil supplements are more effective than a popular cholesterol medication at helping people with chronic heart failure. When someone has chronic heart failure, their heart becomes enlarged and fails to fill with blood to pump it through the body. In the study, almost 3,500 patients were given an [...]

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Grass-fed beef is where it’s at. Did you know that the majority of U.S. bovines feed on a mix of grains (mostly corn) instead of grass? Forcing cattle to eat a diet full of grains allows ranchers to fatten them up quicker and get the meat to our stores faster and cheaper. But, the quality [...]

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Folate, B-12 Essential for Brain Health

by laurel on April 30, 2008

Barbara L. Minton from Natural News reviewed some recent studies that prove folate and vitamin B-12 are essential for brain health and cognitive function. Researchers are finding that deficiencies in folate and B-12 are causing Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline, and strokes. Here are some of the key findings mentioned in the article: – A January [...]

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NaturalNews.com reports that a recent UK government study found that non-organic chickens have a 23.4% chance of salmonella contamination while organic chickens have only a 4.4% chance. Mother Earth News also found that organic chickens lay eggs with 1/3 less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more vitamin A, twice as many omega-3 fats, three [...]

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Everyone wants to feel younger. We all wish we had more energy, looked better, and had more time to get our health on the right track. So, I reviewed tons of research and came up with the following list of foods that will help you feel younger this year. I’ve included foods that will improve [...]

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Eating for Stress Reduction

by laurel on November 19, 2007

Women’s Health Magazine has a new article on foods that help to reduce stress. I was very excited to read their article on this topic because so many people are suffering from stress and reach to food for comfort – especially during the holidays. Stress increases your risk for high blood pressure, obesity, and heart [...]

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10 Foods You Should Really Try

by laurel on October 16, 2007

Men’s Health Magazine produced a list of “The Ten Best Foods You Aren’t Eating“. Here are their choices for the superfoods that rarely make it into our shopping carts-but should. The article also contains helpful information about how you can include each of these foods in your diet. Read more here. 1. Beets – contain [...]

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