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1 7 Surprisingly Not Vegetarian Foods
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2 Omega-3 Competition: Fish Oil vs. Flaxseed Oil
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3 7 Instant Mood Boosters
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4 You Asked: For Omega-3s — Flaxseed Oil or Fish Oil?
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5 Sprinkle A Little DHA On That
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6 The Skinny On: Mercury and Fish Oil Supplements
If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more
Dear Fit, I never eat fish, so I worry about getting enough omega-3s. Before I start taking supplements, I wanted to know which is the better choice, flaxseed oil or fish oil capsules? —Unsure About Omegas I'm glad you're focusing on getting enough omega-3s, since this essential fatty acid is so beneficial to our health. These fats have anti-inflammatory and mood-stabilizing properties, can Read more
Eating fish is a great way to get your fill of essential omega-3 fatty acids. This healthy fat can help fight obesity, improve your mood, prevent chronic aches and pains, and keep your heart healthy. If you're not a fan of preparing or eating fish, then you may opt for the convenience of fish oil capsules instead. You may have wondered how safe these supplements are when it comes to mercury Read more
We've all heard about how omega-3s are so important for our health. These fats have anti-inflammatory and mood stabilizing properties, and they have been found to reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and can lower cholesterol. They can be found in fish (mostly oily, cold water fish like salmon, tuna, herring, and sardines), flaxseeds, omega-3 enhanced foods, walnuts, and lamb. Since many Read more
Just one of those days huh? Don't worry we all have days where we are feeling a little down in the dumps, it's normal. For those days where you are feeling down in the dumps, U.S. News and World Report has a list of seven things you can do to pep up -- If you've been exercising then it should come as no surprise that getting your body moving tops the list. Set your body in motion. Getting 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
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yup! You can demolish these diseases with your diet. By Molly Raisch, Prevention Here's one thing to add to your grocery list: disease-fighting foods. A growing body of research shows that you can squash certain symptoms with what you eat. In fact, eating the right foods may be just what the doctor ordered for Read more
After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more
Don't be afraid to make epi baguettes at home. Learn how to re-create the original CPK BBQ chicken pizza. Meet baumkuchen, Germany's obscure cake made on a spit. Plan ahead for next week with fast, easy, and freezer-friendly meals. Lovely little bentos that'll make you want to pack lunch. 10 cookbooks to make your Memorial Day bash a smashing success. How a self-professed tuna hater learned to Read more
Growing up, I never went through a picky stage, and today there is nothing that I wouldn't taste — except for one fishy thing. As a small child, my mother claims I gorged on tuna fish with no hesitation, but for some inexplicable reason, things took a very different turn. It's been a family mystery ever since. I recently moved in with a new roommate and felt confident that, when it came to all Read more
