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Discover Three Healthy Foods

By Brian on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 | No Comments

Many of us are aware of the health benefits that certain foods, such as spinach and sweet potatoes, provide our bodies with. However, researchers are constantly studying different food products in order to find foods with the most health and nutritional value. A few surprisingly healthy foods include tea, dark chocolate, and fatty fish.

Tea is one of the most beneficial beverages available today. Many people know that tea is rich in antioxidants and is beneficial for the heart. However, there are currently other studies under investigation which speculate that tea may be beneficial in reducing chances of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. So, the first question you may have is what kind of tea is the best and how much should I be drinking? Any tea that comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis is healthy for your body. It can black, green or white tea. What you want to do is boil some water and make a strong cup of tea. Iced tea as well as bottled tea is not truly as rich and healthy as hot brewed tea. Iced tea is usually diluted and bottled tea loses its potency over time. So the best thing to do is to brew your own cup of strong tea.

Another surprisingly healthy food is dark chocolate. It has been said that the antioxidants found in dark chocolate may aid in reducing high blood pressure. The chocolate has to be at least seventy percent cocoa in order to qualify as a part of a healthy diet. However, it is also important to remember that dark chocolate is a dessert and it contains plenty of saturated fat and sugar, so it is important to limit yourself to just a small portion daily.

The last addition to the healthy food list is fatty fish. Trout, herring, tuna, salmon, sardines, and mackerel are all rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega- 3 fatty acids are known to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots and reduce the chances of a heart attack. However, it is important not to eat these foods fried. Be sure that you grill or broil your fish in order to gain its most beneficial nutrients.

These foods are not only healthy but also delicious, so why not give them a try and feel better about your diet.

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Unborn Babies Can Benefit From Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements

By Brian on Friday, December 30th, 2011 | No Comments

Unborn babies whose mothers eat fish during their pregnancy are doing good things for their developing child. The fish contain Omega 3 fatty acids which are essentially Brain Food for their babies.

Studies have shown that the children of mothers who consumed more fish during their pregnancy scored better on tests of cognitive functioning than children whose mothers did not eat seafood. It was found however that the mercury levels in children rose with the amount of fish eaten and that this negatively affected the children’s scores.

The studies conducted showed that children’s test scores rose with the amount of fish their mothers consumed. The children who benefited most were children whose mothers ate more than two servings of fish a week.  

The Omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are essential fatty acids which cannot be manufactured by the human body and must be contained in the diet. These fatty acids are required for the healthy development of the nervous system, brain and visual systems. Omega fatty acids are most commonly present in fish oils, nuts and whole grains. Omega 3 rich fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines and fish oil supplements are important dietary sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.

In fish these Omega 3 fats are manufactured from the algae in their natural environment. For this reason fish raised on farms generally have lower levels of these fats as their environment is normally kept free of algae.

The findings of these studies indicate that Omega 3 rich fish oil supplements which are free of contaminants would have beneficial results for the development of babies and young children.

Omega 3 Fish oil supplements are manufactured from raw fish oil using a process known as micro distillation or stripping which not only concentrates the essential Omega 3 fatty acids in the product but also removes the contaminants such as mercury and other heavy metals. The resulting product is highly beneficial for developing babies and their mothers.

Before starting a program of supplements consult your doctor or pediatrician or at least inform them that you are using a supplement.

When choosing a product, choose one that has the highest concentration and list both the Omega 3 levels and any levels of contaminants.

Healthy Babies and Mothers are Happy Families.

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Fish Oil and Pregnancy – Be Extra Careful When Taking Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements

By Brian on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 | No Comments

There are many controversies hounding a pregnant woman, among them fish oil and pregnancy. Even if you are not pregnant, you should be well aware of the importance of good nutrition, and if you are pregnant, engaging in healthy eating habits and taking the appropriate supplements help assure that you are healthy all throughout your pregnancy and that your baby will be born healthy, too.

Among those that your doctor will recommend that you must have in sufficient amounts are Omega 3 fatty acids, because these fatty acids are so essential in your baby’s brain development. Not only that, you yourself are a recipient of Omega-3′s health giving benefits. Omega 3 helps in keeping your heart healthy, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and it also helps you deal with postpartum depression. This one needs special attention and should never be belittled as this can lead to worse problems. As it happens, Omega-3 fatty acids are richly found in fish oil.

Does this mean you can eat fish every day? If this question was asked fifty years ago, the answer would have been a resounding yes. Back then, fish varieties weren’t yet contaminated with mercury and lead so that made them pretty safe to consume. Sad to say, that is not exactly the case now because of the presence of contaminants gracing the waters where these fishes swim, and this has many doctors discouraging eating fish on a daily basis.

Many studies on fish oil and pregnancy have shown that fish supplements make good, if not better, alternatives to getting enough Omega 3. However, you must carefully choose the supplement to take and not simply go for one because it’s cheap. Although it may not be the case every time, cheaper supplements are deemed of substandard quality with, possibly, very low levels of Omega-3.

When considering a fish supplement, make sure that the Omega 3 supplement comes from the Hoki or Tuna variety that swims in the waters of New Zealand because the Omega 3 fatty acids found in either particular fish varieties are in very high amounts, and New Zealand has among the cleanest waters in the world. Also the supplement has to be pure and molecularly distilled. This only means that the supplement has been freed of toxins so that should make them safe for you and for your baby – yes, even for every day use.

Searching for fish oil supplements in the market today should not be an overwhelming experience if you have done your research well. Visiting product sites, online forums and communities, and third party review sites is a good way to start shopping. You may even get to talk to an expert while actively participating in forum groups. It is a must that you shouldn’t be too trusting of any product. Make sure to always double check the customer testimonials and see if they are consistent with other reviews.

When you look at all these, there shouldn’t be any doubt in your mind that fish oil and pregnancy are two things that go together.

Just always remember that the best fish oil supplement is molecularly-distilled and purified through a unique proprietary purification process.

And now, I invite you to visit http://www.naturalfishoil.info where you will discover the purest, the freshest and the safest omega-3 fish oil available. This is the one many pregnant women use.

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10 Uses of Fish Oil Based on Scientific Evidence

By Brian on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

 

Scientific evidence that fish oil is beneficial for some health conditions is based on research, studies and some human trials as well as on animals.  Fish oil has been found to be of more benefit to some health problems than others.  Some conditions respond very well, while others are more limited if at all.  Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Here are Fish Oil Uses Based on Scientific Evidence:

High blood pressure

“Multiple human trials report small reductions in blood pressure with intake of omega-3 fatty acid. DHA may have greater benefits than EPA. However, it may be necessary to take high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids per day to obtain these health benefits, and high doses may increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, a qualified healthcare provider should be consulted before starting treatment with fish oil supplements.”

Hypertriglyceridemia (fish oil / EPA plus DHA)

“There is strong scientific evidence from human trials that omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements (EPA + DHA) significantly reduce blood triglyceride levels. Benefits appear to be dose-dependent. Fish oil supplements also appear to cause small improvements in high-density lipoprotein (“good cholesterol”); however, increases (worsening) in low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL/”bad cholesterol”) have also been observed. It is not clear if alpha-linolenic acid significantly affects triglyceride levels.”

Primary cardiovascular disease prevention (fish intake)

“Several large studies of populations (called epidemiological studies) report a significantly lower rate of death from heart disease in people who regularly eat fish. Other epidemiological research reports no such benefits. It is unclear if benefits only occur in certain groups of people, such as those at risk of developing heart disease. Fish oil is also associated with improved blood vessel functioning and decreased resting heart rate. Overall, the evidence suggests benefits of regular consumption of fish oil.”

Secondary cardiovascular disease prevention (fish oil / EPA plus DHA)

“Several studies report that regular consumption of oily fish or fish oil/omega-3 supplements reduces the risk of non-fatal heart attacks, fatal heart attacks, sudden death, and deaths due to any cause in people with histories of heart attacks. Most patients in these studies were also using standard heart drugs, suggesting that the benefits of fish oils may add to the effects of other therapies.”

 Pregnancy nutritional supplement

“DHA has been found to be important for healthy pregnancies. Research shows that fish oil supplementation from the 22nd week of pregnancy until delivery improves the amount of n-3 LC-PUFA in the fetus and the mother.”

Nutrition (in gastrointestinal disorders)

“Early evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be a good source of nutrition for patients with Crohn’s disease or for those who need to be tube fed after abdominal surgeries.”

Inflammation

“Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation. Scientists believe that their anti-inflammatory effects may help protect against heart disease.”

Infant eye / brain development

“Early evidence suggests that infants have improved problem solving skills but not memory if their mothers consume DHA-containing functional foods during pregnancy. Other research suggests that DHA supplementation during pregnancy plays an important role in the development of the visual system.”

Protection from cyclosporine toxicity in organ transplant patients

“There are many studies of heart transplant and kidney transplant patients taking cyclosporine (Neoral®), who received fish oil supplements. Most trials report improvements in kidney function and reduced high blood pressure compared to patients not taking fish oil. Although several recent studies report no benefits for kidney function, the weight of scientific evidence favors the beneficial effects of fish oil.”

Rheumatoid arthritis (fish oil)

“Many studies report improvements in morning stiffness and joint tenderness with the regular intake of fish oil supplements for up to three months. Fish oil has been shown to increase the effects of anti-inflammatory medications, such as NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen). However, because of weaknesses in study designs and reporting, better research is needed before a strong favorable recommendation can be made.”  For more information please see my website listed below.  Thanks, Larry L. Taylor

 

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Why You Should Use Fish Oil in Pregnancy

By Brian on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 | No Comments

You might disagree, but hear me out.  There is a very important reason that women are now being urged to take fish oil in pregnancy.  It has been discovered that deficiency in essential fatty acids can cause a myriad of problems for not only you, but form your unborn child.  Omega fatty acids play a critical role in the physical, visual, and mental development of your child, so the warning to supplement you diet with fish oil should be heeded.

Being deficient in essential fatty acids can be the cause behind decreased growth in infants and children, and they can suffer an increased susceptibility to infection, and impaired wound healing.  They can also develop visual problems, and sensory neuropathy.  Studies have revealed that lowered levels of omega-3 fatty acids cause a significant impairment in learning ability, and memory.

There have been numerous studies conducted on the benefits of the increased intake of fish oil in pregnancy, and all of these studies noted that higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids produced positive visual and cognitive development in infants.  These studies have proven that improvement in your child’s development is recognizable even in the all important third trimester of pregnancy.

Children whose mothers has supplemented their diets with omega-3 fatty acids have been shown proven to scored markedly higher than there peers that did not receive the benefit of maternal fish oil supplementation in several areas.  They regularly perform better when it comes to mental processing, display better hand and eye coordination, and possess better problem solving skills.

While much research has been done on infant requirements for DHA for development, there has been precious little research into the requirements of mothers when it comes to fish oil in pregnancy.  This is odd, because the mother is the sole source of omega fatty acids for the fetus, and the exclusively breast fed infant.  There have been a few studies done however.

These studies have suggested that maternal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not decrease the incidence of gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, or preeclampsia.  It has also been shown that supplementing your diet with fish oil leads to moderate increases in gestational time, and considerably reduces the risk of premature delivery.

It is often recommended that the way you should supplement fish oil in pregnancy is too increase the amount of oily fish that you eat.  Depending on which region of the world your source fish was taken from this could lead to a very serious problem for you and your baby.  The meat of oily fish found in certain areas contains dioxins, mercury, PCBs, and lead, which could affect the health of you both.

This is why a better recommendation would be to obtain your fish oil in pregnancy through the use of a high quality nutritional supplement.  The level of contaminants is carefully controlled by the manufacturers, who must meet rigorous standards of purity.  This is the only way that you can guarantee your child all of the benefits of fish oil, with none of the dangers involved with eating fish.

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Foods With Omega 3 and Why Experts Recommend a Daily Fish Oil Supplement Anyway

By Brian on Monday, December 19th, 2011 | No Comments

With our poorer diets today and the increased awareness of the benefits of eating more foods with omega 3, it’s no wonder people are seeking out the best sources. However, due to effectiveness and contamination issues, it’s still advised to take a daily distilled fish oil supplement as well. Let’s see how this all works.

One of the problems found with people seeking out foods with omega 3 was that of consistency! Now we’re all guilty of starting something and then not finishing it and the same applies to these special foods – it’s hard to regularly remember to use them on a daily basis.

The next hurdle is that while we get omega 3 from many sources including leafy greens like spinach and kale, flaxseed, strawberries, walnut and almonds from vegetable sources and meat sources like beef and chicken, they can’t provide enough.

This is because, as you may be aware, the best source is fatty or oily fish like hoki, salmon and tuna but they contain so much contamination today it pretty much cancels out any of the benefits and can be detrimental to your long term health and well-being.

This is why experts agree that simply taking a distilled fish oil supplement is the best and most convenient way to receive the maximum benefits possible with no risks.

To ensure you are not ingesting any poisons like the fresh variety have, the oil must be molecularly distilled. This process separates out the toxins like mercury and lead from the oil and concentrates it even more to provide you with improved benefits.

The other thing about taking a supplement is that you can control the amount, purity and quality that you take everyday. For example, it is important to get twice the amount of DHA fatty acids in the fish oil as EPA fats as they give most of the benefits. How would you know when eating fish how much EPA/DHA you were getting!

In addition vegetarian sources like flaxseed will only provide you with a type of fatty acid called ALA which is rarely, if ever, converted into the other two main ones and works differently in the body to give you a much reduced set of benefits.

I hope this article about foods with omega 3 shows how it’s more important to select the best supplement to ensure you receive the maximum possible benefits for a healthier and longer life.

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