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10/14/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Linoleic acid can reduce the risk of heart disease, according to research
Omega-6 fatty acids like linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA) have long been deemed as bad fats. This is due to the belief that having more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s increases a person’s risk of heart disease. It is also predicated on the fact that omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory and give rise to […]
09/23/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Adding omega-6s to your diet could help prevent heart disease, advise researchers
Omega-6 fatty acids are often seen as harmful. However, studies suggest that when consumed in moderation and in place of saturated fats found in dairy products and meats, they can be beneficial to your health. In fact, a new study published in the journal Circulation has suggested that omega-6s could be just as essential as […]
08/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A compound in cottonseed oil can prevent fatty liver disease
Cottonseed oil (CSO) is a commonly used vegetable oil that comes from the seeds of cotton plants. In its refined form, it can be used for cooking, in extending the shelf life of certain foods, and as a natural remedy for skin problems. Recently, American researchers discovered that CSO also has the potential to prevent fatty liver disease. […]
07/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Which is better, quinoa or oatmeal? Comparison of health benefits, nutrients
Substitutes for white rice are staples of a healthy diet. They come mostly in the form of whole grains, which provide complex carbohydrates like dietary fiber and other nutrients. Classic examples of white rice substitutes are barley, oats, and a nutritious, gluten-free seed called quinoa. Quinoa is considered a superfood that is on par with whole grains in terms of […]
06/06/2019
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By Lance D Johanson
Better than meds: Omega-3 essential fatty acids found to naturally treat depression
Life has been unkind to you, betrayals hidden behind almost every door. Every time you step through the frame of opportunity, you fall through the floor. You feel like you were born in the wrong skin, perhaps the wrong place. No one knows the real you; no one knows the secrets hidden within your face. […]
03/08/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Walnuts contain 4 to 15x more vitamin E than other nuts
The next time you have to pick one type of nut for snacks, go for walnuts. A study showed that consuming the edible seeds can help protect you from heart diseases, thanks to their high levels of polyphenols, vitamin E, and omega-3 fatty acids. Researchers at the University of Scranton (Scranton) evaluated nine different types […]
02/20/2019
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By Cassie B.
Lack of healthy fats found to increase mortality in heart failure patients
For many years, some people have avoided fat like the plague, believing that it is at the heart of many of the health problems afflicting modern society. Recently, however, increasing numbers of people are starting to re-think that approach as the truth about the role that healthy fats play in our diet comes to light. […]
07/06/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Nuts may be tiny but they are powerhouses when it comes to improving your health
Once deemed unhealthy due to being high in fat, nuts are now viewed as anything but. It’s these fats, along with many other essential nutrients, that have made nuts a staple in the diets of many health-conscious individuals. Nuts may be small but they pack an impressive nutritional punch. Though the nutritional values differ with […]
05/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Like other nuts, almonds are the perfect energy boosters. Almonds are nutritious, and they contain at least 130 different compounds that are good for you. The health benefits of almonds Almonds contain both mono- and polyunsaturated fat, but these are the “good” kinds of fats that can boost your heart health. Below are the nutrition stats […]
11/15/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Clinical trials review confirms: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are an effective treatment for ADHD
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could soon be playing a therapeutic role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments. According to researcher and public health nutritionist Dr. Emma Derbyshire, these fatty acids are “an effective and safe treatment” for this common neurodevelopmental disorder. This was the conclusion Derbyshire came to in her major review article, published […]
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