The EPA and DHA are converted into three series prostaglandins. The first series helps reduce the tendency to inflammation. Series two prostaglandins promote inflammation and are synthesized from the Omega 6 fatty acid. There has been a high ratio from Omega 3 fatty acids to Omega 6 fatty acids (“Fish Oil”). By providing fish oil to your dog that has kidney disease you are not only helping them have a better life, but you could also be protecting them from another disease. It is important that…
Cage-free or not The Huffington Post article “McDonald’s Plans To Switch To Cage-Free Eggs” addresses McDonald’s plans to complete the transition to cage-free eggs in the U.S. and Canada by 2025.1 The article not only raises concern about cage-free eggs, but also discusses whether hens should be bred in the cage-free system or in the conventional battery cage system. In this essay, I will discuss the cage-free system in two aspects. On one hand, it is morally right to switch to the…
in many processed foods. Canola has been promoted as "healthy" and marketed as: Cholesterol and transfat free. Lowest in saturated fat (7%) among all dietary fats. High in Omega-3 fat (11%), an essential fatty acid that is needed but not made by the body. Has a moderate level of Omega-6 fat (21%), also an essential fatty acid that is needed but not made by the body. Relatively high in monounsaturated fat (61%),…
important roles of chia comes in protecting the heart. Role of Omega 3 fatty acid for cardiovascular diseases is well known. Contains good fatty acid Role of fatty acids in preventing heart disease is well known. Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are much are well-recognized polyunsaturated fatty acids which help in lowering cholesterol. Chia seeds have high concentration omega 3 and omega 6 fats which are making it so popular. Omega 3 plays a vital role in maintaining our health, helps in…
meat may look similar smell similar and taste similar, but in it’s not Bulletproof like grass fed meat. Grass fed meat is in a class of its own, it’s the real meat that makes Bulletproof diet work. On the hand, factory meat contains the wrong fatty acids, has hormones that can cause obesity and mycotoxins formed as a result of meat processing or cattle food mold. There is no magic in transforming steers diet into minerals, healthy fats and vitamins. If you feed your bulls with nutritious food,…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids play a big role in a number of bodily functions. They are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids and are usually found in fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and trout in the form of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (NIH, 2017). Another type of omega-3, called alpha-linolenic acid, is found mainly in plants. Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in muscle activity, blood clotting, digestion, fertility, cell division and growth, brain…
Avocados - assistant of beauty Avocado oil can be used in the area of beauty - to nourish your skin; as a natural sunscreen or hair mask. Mashed avocado helps to remove the bags under the eyes and is a great mask that moisturizes and nourishes the skin. 6. Stone avocado for natural dyes Personally for me it wasa piece of news the fact that the pyere of the avocado is a source of natural paint. If you break the stone, it expires liquid resembling milk. When it interacts with the air, it turns red…
effects when consumed between 2-3 grams of CLA per day, but more studies are needed. Sources of Omega 3 : color fish (salmon, trout, sardines, tuna, mackerel), flax oil, soybeans and canola, flaxseed, nuts in general, eggs, fortified foods such as biscuits, cereals, milk. CLA sources : meat, cheese, milk, yogurt, eggs, mushrooms. 3. Chromium picolinate: Chromium is derived (mineral) and picolinic acid. It is sold as a supplement and helps control appetite, reduces anxiety, increases…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Alzheimer’s disease: Development and Associations Taylor C. Broad Central Michigan University Abstract Western diets increased rate of omega-6 over omega-3 fatty acids intake parallels with the increasing incident of Alzhiemer’s disease (AD). Diets rich in omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids may be protective in cognitive decline diseases, specifically AD. Omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids with a carbon-carbon double bond from the methyl end (n-3).…
necessary for good health. Cooking oil is a significant ingredient in almost all our dishes and selecting the right one for use is vital for our health. The following are some simple oil basics that can help us select the right oil. All oils have fatty acids like saturated (SFA), poly-unsaturated (PUFA) and mono-unsaturated (MUFA). According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, ideal oil is one, which has SFA : MUFA : PUFA ratio of 27-33% : 33-40% : 27-33%. While purchasing oil we should…