If you are looking for a quick, healthy, convenient, nutritious, low-calorie meal for lunch or dinner, look no further than your pantry for a tin of sardines. At $2.50 or less per tin for most brands, sardines are very economical. You can toss them into a salad, eat them on crackers or bread, mix them […]
Tag Archives: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
It is evident that many studies supports intake of recommended amounts of DNA and EPA in the form of dietary fish or fish oil supplements. This reduces triglycerides, lowers the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques, or hardening of the arteries, and lowers blood pressure slightly. […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are the best things a person could have in their body. These fatty acids help you have a healthier heart and could possibly lead to a longer life. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in most types of fish. There are many people who do not like to eat fish, but still want […]
Fish oil and flaxseed oil have recently gained popularity because of the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids they contain. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that provide many health benefits. They have been shown to lower cholesterol and blood and reduce inflammation. Understanding the pros and cons of both fish oil and flaxseed […]
The Omega 3, 6 and 9 groups of fatty acids all contain essential fatty acids necessary for good health. The difference between them lies in the position of the first double bond from the methyl end or the Omega end of the carbon chain. Out of the three, Omega 3 is the most important fatty […]
Fish oil capsules are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Even if you eat fish several times a week and add heart healthy oils to your diet, you still may want to get more Omega 3s. Many of us take fish oil capsules because we don’t get enough of the Omega 3s from […]