Posts tagged ‘essential fatty acids’

There are a surprising number of benefits of fish oil supplements. They have exploded in popularity in recent years, due in part to the mastery of certain processes that root out all of the toxins in the oil, leaving behind just the Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids.

You have to keep in mind that your body is only as good as the sum of its parts. Every “part” in your body needs nutrients and specific vitamins and minerals in order to be at its peak function. For example, if you avoid all meat and don’t supplement with other protein, you’ll get too thin and look haggard because the body needs protein for skin, tissue, muscles, etc. Or, with teeth and bones, if you never get your calcium and vitamin D, you’ll have poorer dental health and a greater risk of osteoporosis. Continue reading ‘Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements’ »

The clock is ticking. Yes, can you hear it?

Every second of every day the clock is ticking on the time that you have left in your life. With every tick of the clock your body is growing older, and that is putting more wear and tear on the body. There isn’t a way that you can stop the aging, but there is a way that you can care for your body and limit the damaging wear and tear that comes with aging.

Skin care is very important. The sun while providing energy to the Earth and also giving the body large supplies of vitamin D; however, too much exposure to the sun will lead to long term skin damage. This skin damage can lead to different forms of cancer, and sun damage can also lead to premature wrinkling. This wrinkling will lead to premature aging. The best way to avoid sun damage is by taking the precaution of using sun screen. Sun screen will block the harmful rays from the sun and protect the skin from premature aging. Continue reading ‘Exercise is the Way to Turn Back Your Body’s Clock’ »

There seems to be some confusion over essential fatty acids, as in which ones are the best for you, omega 3 or omega 6. Let me show you which is best and how to find the best source.

The very best polyunsaturated fatty acids are omega 3’s which can be obtained from almonds, flaxseed and by far the best source of all, fish oil.

Omega 6 essential fatty acids on the other hand are too prevalent in our diets and most of us need to cut down to restore the 3 – 6 balance. Omega 6 comes from foods such as meat, poultry, and eggs as well as nut and plant-based oils such as canola and sunflower oil. Continue reading ‘The Untold Secrets of Essential Fatty Acids and How To Ensure You Get The Right Ones’ »