Omega 3

New research reveals that an essential fatty acid found in oily fish, omega-3, can slow down the growth of prostate cancer & prevent dementia developing later on in life.

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When your skin is nourished by certain vitamins, minerals & antioxidants it can appear healthier & younger. The best way to achieve healthy skin & a youthful glow is by eating the right foods through a balanced diet.

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Omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent retinopathy, which is an eye disease that can lead to blindness in people with diabetes and premature babies. Retinopathy causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the inner surface of the eye.

Planning to do a lot of cooking this month?
Remember when any fat was bad fat?

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Now that science has found that some fats are good, it's all about avoiding the bad guys.
Here's a simple list that rates fats, from the best to the don't-even-think-about-its.

TOP FATS: THE OMEGA-3 Fatty Acids

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Researchers at the Penn State Cancer Research Institute have received $7.5 million from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Research Program to look at ways to reduce high breast density, a risk factor for breast cancer.

Sheryl Walters, at Natural News on line, suggests that these superfoods be included in your diet sd they have high nutrient contents that have a positive effect on your health today and for years to come.

Beans
Beans are inexpensive and can be used in a variety of ways. They are full of fiber which help to make you feel full longer as well as to regulate your digestive system. They also contain phytochemicals, are high in protein, and low in calories, sodium, and fat.

Blueberries

For many years, pet owners have given fatty acids to their dogs and cats to change a dull, dry coat into a more glossy one. More recently veterinarians have found that fatty acids play important roles in other areas of skin and coat health such as allergies, the control of inflammation, and the function of other body organs in dogs and cats.

What are fatty acids?

Fatty acids are specific types of polyunsaturated fats.

Everyone these days is looking for the magic pill that will help with weight loss, improve immunity, increase memory, help the heart, or fight off cancer. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. But wouldn`t it be exciting to know that these benefits can be achieved through eating superfoods that might be in your kitchen right now? Including these superfoods (foods that have a high nutrient content that have a positive effect on health) in your diet can affect your health today and for years to come.

Beans

We know that taking fish oil supplements, which are loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, is good for everything from improving heart health to fighting depression.

Well, now there’s another benefit: Fish oil can help you burn fat.