Category Archive: EFA

Jan 14

Chia Seeds: a Super Superfood

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The recent gain in popularity of chia seeds is in part thanks to Dr. Oz’s recommendation on Oprah over a year ago.   Chia seeds deserve to be on the superfood list.  The Chia plant belongs to the sage family (Salvia Hispanica). Chia seeds come from Central and South America and were a mainstay of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec …

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Oct 30

How to Balance Fat Consumption

Here is a list of ideas/tips to balance your fat consumption: Choose salad dressings that use olive, canola, or flaxseed oils as its base. Add avocados, nuts, or olives to salads instead of high saturated fat animal foods like cheese, butter and meat. For a snack, opt for a small handful of nuts/seeds each day …

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Sep 11

New Information on the Cardiovascular Benefits of Fish Oil

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I want to share the highlights of an article/interview from Heartwire  (click the link for the full article) that covers the results of a recent clinical data review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids.  After you read this article you will definitely want to add …

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May 14

How do we find healthy fats? Read: “Fats That Heal, Fats that Kill”

I recently read Udo Erasmus’s book “Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill: The Complete Guide to Fats, Oils, Cholesterol and Human Health” and it opened my eyes to the truths and lies about fats. Udo Erasmus’s book contains a wealth of information, but can seem a little heavy on the molecular structure of fats. I …

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