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1 Omega-3s: The Fats You Should Love
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2 Sprinkle A Little DHA On That
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3 Omega-3s Good for Your Health and Your Mood
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4 More on Omega-3s
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5 Facts About Fatty Acids
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6 There's Something Fishy About Farm-Raised Tilapia
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8 Food Review: Salba, the New Flaxseed?
I have a slight obsession with ground flaxseed, specifically Trader Joe's Roasted Milled Flaxseed With Blueberries. I love the slightly salty, slightly sweet, almost graham cracker-like flavor sprinkled over yogurt or baked into muffins. So I jumped at the chance to try Salba, a new flaxseed alternative that arrived on my desk the other day. Flaxeeds are a great source of omega-3s and fiber, Read more
I have waxed poetic on the benefits of omega-3s, the fat you should love that is found in cold water fish and flaxseeds. I have even mentioned omega-6s, which can be found in eggs, nuts, chicken, and vegetable oils. There is another omega fat, and that would be the omega-9s. These monounsaturated fats aren't technically considered an essential fatty acid because our smart bodies can manufacture a Read more
I always assumed that all fish was healthy, but it seems the nutritional benefits of farm-raised tilapia aren't as wonderful as we thought. A new study reveals that this type of popular fish actually contains very low amounts of the healthy omega-3s our bodies need, and very high levels of omega-6s. Tilapia has a higher amount of omega-6s than 80-percent-lean hamburger, doughnuts, and even bacon. Read more
I've told you a lot about omega-3 fatty acids, the "good fats" found in fish, nuts, and flax seeds. But did you know there is also another type of essential fat, called omega-6 fatty acid? These fats are found in most seeds and nuts, as well as seed and nut oils. Soybean oil, for instance, contains omega-6s, so these fats are found in many processed foods. It's important to get both types of fats Read more
You all know that I am into omega-3 fatty acids. I gave you a list of the best fish to eat that are high in omega-3s and low in mercury and other environmental contaminants. I followed up with a list of non-fishy sources that are high in this essential nutrient. Believe it or not, I have more to say on this subject. While this may seem obvious, it wasn't to me: plant based omega-3s and Read more
New research from the University of Pittsburgh has found that omega-3 fatty acids are not only good for your physical health, but also good for your mental health. More specifically, they found that people with lower blood levels of omega-3s were more apt to have a negative outlook and to be more impulsive, while those with higher levels of the fatty acid typically were more agreeable and less Read more
An omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is making quite the buzz lately. The New York Times is reporting that DHA additives in many (or almost all) foods may be in the near future. Martek Biosciences has been trying for years to persuade food makers to add an omega-3 fat found in algae to everything from cheese puffs to cornflakes so that we can all end up with healthier Read more
Fat has a bad rep but not all fats are bad. Do you know what fats you should actually be eating more of (gasp - I know)? Could the latest diet be based on eating fatty french fries? Unfortunately french fries have not made it on the list of fats you should eat, but Omega-3s have. Omega-3s are great for a lot of reasons but mainly because they have anti-inflammatory and mood stabilizing Read more
FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
