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There is much research emerging showing the benefits of fatty acids, including an interesting study undertaken in prisons in the United Kingdom showed a 35 per cent reduction of violent acts resulted when prisoners where simply given a nutritional supplement...
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What is the best source and what is the correct dose? Omega fatty acids can be found in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and to a lesser extent in tuna. They are also found in certain oils such as colza and olive oil. But cooking these...
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yogurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging. What is the sudden big deal with Omegas?...
Eating disorders are not just a female problem. Eight percent of elite male athletes in Norway suffer from some type of eating disorder, according to research just completed by two masters students at the Norwegian University of Sport in Oslo. Over 900 national class...
This article is the 3rd in the series that started with Article 1 - Energy Sources and was followed by Article 2 - Energy Sources - Fats Proteins The important structural components of the body, are made up by proteins which are a necessity for growth, maintenance,...
This article continues on from Article 1 - Energy Sources Fats Fats are also considered to be an essential component of your diet and make up the most concentrated source of energy. Fats provide more than twice the calories per gram when compared with carbohydrates or...
Muesli is a filling and quick breakfast and snack. Little yogurt, then muesli and some fruit or berries on top and there you have it - quick and healthy! Healthy Muesli One usually considers muesli a healthy meal, however, most of the muesli in the supermarkets are...
