Alpha-Linolenic acid Archive
Food Fraud: Added Omega-3
Healthy Alternatives
Aug 07, 2012
Some yogurt, milk, eggs, cereal, and other foods boast of added omega-3. But most don’t contain the kinds of omega-3 best known to help your heart — EPA and DHA. Or there’s only a smidgen — about as much as in one bite of salmon. Instead, they contain ALA from vegetable sources.
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7-Day Menu for Cold and Flu Season
Healthy Information, Recipes
Nov 01, 2011
Foods to Boost Immunity, Help Healing, and Fight Coughing During cold and flu season, we all know to steer clear of people who are coughing and sneezing. We diligently wash our hands to avoid germs and viruses. What else can we do? Research suggests that following the right diet can not only
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Good Fats: The Omegas
Healthy Information
Jun 21, 2011
Omega-3: The Good Fat Doctors may tell you to cut the fat, but not all fats are unhealthy. Omega-3 fatty acids may have far-reaching health benefits. Studies suggest they help lower the risk of heart disease, the nation’s top killer. They may also protect against symptoms of depression, dementia, cancer, and arthritis.
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