Health Benefits of Fish Oils

Health Benefits of Fish Oils

Ahh, fish oils, the never ending debate on how much and how to consume them. Here's the skinny: fish oils come from fatty fish. Yes, specifically the tissue of fatty fish such as trout, mackerel, tuna, herring, sardines and salmons. Nutritionists often favor fish oils because of two main ingredients: DHA and EPA, which are two types of Omeda-3 fatty acids. The fillets alone of oily fish contain 30% oil. White fish only contains high concentrations of oil in the liver and have much less oil. Oily fish are also good sources of vitamins A and D. 

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5 Bad Habits to Drop Today

5 Bad Habits to Drop Today

The key things to remember is healthier habits have an instant effect on the body. And just as the good habits effect our system immediately, so do the bad ones. If you're embarking down a healthier path for your life, you may be struggling with the changes, especially if they're dramatic. An example: going from never working out to working out 5 times per week. Or cutting bread and unhealthy sugary foods out of your diet. Here are 5 daily habits you should drop now. 

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10 Ways to Relieve Belly Bloat

10 Ways to Relieve Belly Bloat

Paying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. Not all research has confirmed or identified all of the bacterial strains teeming in our guts but 5 new books break down what you need to know to transform your body's second brain. 

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Amazing Health Benefits of Herbs

Amazing Health Benefits of Herbs

Herbs, those fragrant culinary delicacies, offer so much more than just flavoring and garnishing our food.  Whether you buy them at the grocery store, a farmer’s market or grow your own, these tender plants harbor a wealth of health benefits just waiting for you to discover. Since ancient times, herbs have been used for medicinal purposes concentrated in teas and tinctures.  More recently, herbs health properties have been realized due to the various nutrients and polyphenols they provide. 

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How To Understand Your Gut Better

How To Understand Your Gut Better

Paying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. 

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6 Ways to a Flatter Stomach

6 Ways to a Flatter Stomach

Belly fat or visceral fat is a huge proponent of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can even bring on stroke. Here are 5 ways to a flatter stomach. For many people, the waist is often the first place excess fat goes. Here are 6 ideas to try for saying goodbye to that belly fat.

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March Madness: The Hoops vs. Your Health

March Madness: The Hoops vs. Your Health

March Madness has everyone excited but it's important to remember your health and how to eat well during this time. Here's some health tips for you to remember while you're cheering at the next game.

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Tips To Avoid Holiday Health Risks

Tips To Avoid Holiday Health Risks

Overeating/weight gain. Holiday cookies, eggnog, and left-over food are just some of the things many of us indulge, or over-indulge, in during the holidays.

While everyone should feel free to enjoy the holidays with some treats, many feel a lack of self-control when surrounded by delicious foods and desserts. Eating too much once in a while, such as during the holidays, is normal. However, some people overeat as a way to cope with negative emotions. It’s important to know the difference and if need be, take control. Overeating can cause heartburn, indigestion, and lethargy.

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Tips to avoid weight gain after weight loss

Tips to avoid weight gain after weight loss

The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) reports that less than five percent of adults in the US participate in the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity each day.  

Only one out of every three adults actually gets enough physical activity each week to stay healthy.  The PCFSN also reports that a typical American diets surpasses the suggested consumption of fats, sugars, salt, refined grains, and saturated fat.  Not only do Americans eat a diet high in fats, sugars, and sodium, but also eat less than the recommended amounts of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.  It is no surprise that recent statistics postulate that obesity affects over 78 million American adults.  It is also projected that by 2030, half of all adults in the United States will be obese.

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