Omega-7 is one of the newer Essential
Fatty Acids (EFAs) to come into the public lexicon, but what
exactly is it? The proper name is Palmitoleic Acid, but that’s a
lot harder to pronounce so most just stick with “Omega-7”
to make it easier.
Whatever you call it, Palmitoleic Acid is a nutrient that is very
beneficial for the health of the skin and is commonly marketed as
part of a “beauty regimen” because of the great benefits for the
connective tissues.
The most common food sources would be Sea...
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Daily Health Tips
update for January 18:
Are you eating enough fish? Probably not. In fact, Americans eat
less than half the amount of fish recommended by the USDA’s dietary
guidelines. Recently, two major international humanitarian
organizations called for increased knowledge of the benefits of
eating fish. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization
along with the World Health Organization are asking governments to
make citizens aware of the benefits of eating seafood for heart...
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Daily Health Tips update for January 3:
Not all fat is created equal! Here’s the last of our series of tips
exploring foods that feature healthier fats. (If you missed the
earlier tips, just click on the previous post link to read the tips
you missed).
A staple at ballparks from small town t-ball games to the
professional stadiums, sunflower seeds are a nutritious, convenient
snack. A handful of sunflower seeds delivers linoleic acid, an
essential fatty acid. Because our bodies cannot make...
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On a recent episode of “The Dr. Oz” show, Dr. Oz highlighted a few
reasons why krill oil may be a better source of EPA and DHA omega-3
essential fatty acids than traditional
fish oil
supplements. This was a big revelation, as fish oil has long
been one of Dr. Oz’s favorite supplements.
So what caught Dr. Oz’s attention and made him rethink his stance
on fish oil? There are three main reasons that
krill oil...
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Daily Health Tips update for November 9:
If your diet and fitness plan includes increasing your protein
intake, there will probably come a time when eating more chicken or
a hardboiled egg just isn’t an option. A convenient solution is
protein powders—it’s as easy as adding a scoop to oatmeal or yogurt
or mixing up a quick shake. But with all the choices on the market,
how do you decide which protein powder is for you?
Here’s a quick guide to help you choose:
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Whey: Whey protein offers the ideal...
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Question: What is the difference/benefit between Omega-3 from
salmon oil vs. flaxseed oil? Is one product better than the other?
Do they both do the same thing?Omega-3 is a broad class of unsaturated fatty acids that is found
in both salmon and flax oil. The main essential fatty acid that
these oils provide is alpha linolenic acid (ALA). Salmon oil has
the added benefit of also providing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Flax oil does not provide them, but a
healthy...
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Daily
Health Tips update for September 30:
Flaxseed could be one of the most powerful plant foods on the
planet. This tiny seed can be found in crackers, oatmeal and even
frozen waffles, among other things. It’s full of nutrients, but
owes its high nutritional status to three main components.
- Omega-3 essential fatty acids help promote heart
health
- Lignans have plant estrogen and antioxidant
qualities
- Soluble and Insoluble fiber, which promote digestive
health
Because of these three main nutrients,...
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Borage
Oil is one of the best Essential
Fatty Acid (EFA) supplements for skin health. It has one of the
highest quantities of GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) compared to other
supplements and that is one of the main EFAs that is directly
beneficial for nourishing the skin.
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