Nutrition
We have all heard of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. But do you know the difference between each one or how they work? Here is information to guide you in eating a healthy diet with the right balance of omega fatty acids in your meals. Omega 3 Fatty acids: What are they? Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for health. We need to obtain them from our diets because they are not manufactured by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for numerous normal body functions, such as controlling blood clotting and building cell membranes in the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids also have been associated with many health benefits, including protection against heart disease and possibly stroke. Other studies are showing potential benefits for a wide range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. There are two major types of omega-3 fatty acids…
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Do you have a history of type 1 diabetes in your family? Are you currently expecting a baby as well? If so, you may want to take a look at the last few issues of the Journal of the American Medical Association’s respected periodical, JAMA Pediatrics. In recent months, they have published studies that focus on infants’ diets, breast feeding, heredity and the development of type 1 diabetes. One of the studies took a look at whether or not there is a correlation between the introduction of solid foods and diabetes. The other study shined a light on how an infant’s diet can impact its cognition later in life. According to the first study, infants that were fed a diet of formula, fruit, rice and oats in the first 4 months of life were more apt to develop the disease than others. It also indicated that pairing breast milk with the foods may also help stave off the disease as…
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High-fiber foods have been shown time and time again to play a positive role in health. Fiber can increase satiety, reduce heart disease and type 2 diabetes risk, and enhance digestive health. But despite these benefits, most people do not eat the suggested daily fiber intake of 25 to 38 g for adolescents and adults. Most individuals are averaging only 15 g of fiber per day. It is time to cut back on those fatty foods. But before you start eating all that fiber, keep a few things in mind: when you increase fiber, you should increase your water intake along with it. Add fiber gradually to give your gastrointestinal tract time to adapt. If you have gastrointestinal diseases, including constipation, check with your doctor first. Here are some recommendations to increase the amount of fiber in your diet today. 1. Eat whole grains whenever possible. Check the ingredient list to make sure the whole grain is the first or…
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