Omegas 3’s have made it into the mainstream of lifestyle importance. Until a few years I recommended omega 3’s to only those with heart disease. Research exploded exponentially linking increased intake of omega 3’s to lowered risk of not only heart disease, but other types of inflammation such as arthritis, insulin resistance, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, […]
What would you do if there was a supplement or food that could lower all forms of inflammation in your body, decrease risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, and make you smarter? That supplement/food is omega 3 fats. Omega 3 fats came into fashion a few years back, but many did not realize its […]
Since we’ve been discussing the genetics of what happens in the womb, what are the guidelines for having a healthy pregnancy? What you eat and how active you are determines your child?s future well-being. Although specific recommendations may vary hitting these key foods will help set the tone for health. Here is a checklist for […]
Childhood obesity is multi-factorial but can it actually start with the first bottle of formula? One ingredient to avoid on food labels is high fructose corn syrup or corn syrup. Many infant formulas list this ingredient as second or third. Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist at UCSF, gave an elaborate lecture on you-tube regarding […]
This week researchers at the University of California in San Francisco reported results on patients they had studied over 5 years who had a history of heart attacks and/or heart disease. They were specifically looking at the effects of omega 3 fats on aging and telomere length. Telomeres are DNA complexes on the ends of […]