When you hear anything about fish oil, the acronyms EPA and DHA always come up. But what do these terms actually mean? EPA and DHA are short for eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid which are fatty acids found in omega-3 oils. They can be considered the...
A cell’s first line of defense against disease is the cell membrane, the security wall that surrounds the cell and carries out many important functions. Healthy membranes, built from appropriate materials, protect cells from harmful invaders – including...
You’re likely aware of the important role Omega-3 fatty acids play in promoting brain, eye and heart health, but did you know – despite increased popularity – most people still aren’t consuming enough Omega- 3? Since Omega-3 can’t be...
A lot of misperception today is that to be healthy we must eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat or nonfat diet. But the truth is, we need fats and oils, but they must be the right kinds of fats and oils, not the processed fats and oils so commonly found in our diets today....
Superfoods are packed with nutrition. These foods are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and proteins. Superfoods come mainly from plant sources and are considered as the panacea of healthy eating. Though not a biological classification, the superfood...
