Introduction There are many health benefits when eating fish, but do the health benefits outweigh the health risks? Fish carry many pollutants, especially mercury, a neurotoxin (a poison) affecting the brain and nervous system. Ironically, fish is known as “brain food” because it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids—an essential amino acid that […]
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Introduction Seed oils also known as vegetable oil, marketed as “heart-healthy” are used in more food products than you are aware of. Found in sneaky places like ice cream, crackers, chips, and baked goods just to name a few. Of course, these foods aren’t marketed as “heart-healthy” but the seed oils found in them are.
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Introduction When you decide to start some sort of physical activity your intentions are meaningful. While these well-meaning ideas sound so promising, the majority will lose interest within a month or two. You may start a routine, but once it’s interrupted, momentum is usually lost, and you stop. This process of starting and stopping is
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Introduction Fat is the last of the three macronutrients I’ll be reviewing. In part 2, I reviewed protein, which helps to repair and build cells in the body. Part 1, was carbohydrates, the body’s main source of energy and the primary fuel for the brain. In this blog, you’ll learn which fats are heart-healthy and
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Introduction So, you’ve just been newly diagnosed with diabetes and you’re not sure how to cope with it. I can help with that! It’s very common to be given a diagnosis and not be told what to do next except maybe take a pill or a shot without much of an explanation or guidance! There’s
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