Seafood is the best natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Regularly eating small amounts of
Omega-3 fatty acids has a beneficial effect by reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. Seafood is
good for ALL of you. The role of proteins, minerals, vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood:
• Brain - Reduces the risk of a stroke; may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease; may reduce the incidence of depression;
aids in infant neurodevelopment and the building of brain tissue. • Digestion - May help relieve symptoms of ulcerative
colitis and Crohn’s disease. • Eyes - Contributes to vision development; contributes to nerve growth in the retina; may
reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome. • Heart - Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease; decreases blood pressure
slightly; decreases risk of heart arrhythmias; decreases heart triglyceride levels; improves circulation;
increases HDL (good) Cholesterol. • Joints - May help relieve symptoms and inflammation caused by rheumatoid
arthritis. • Lungs - May help reduce symptoms of asthma and bronchitis and reduce the risk for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. • Muscles - Helps build muscles and tissue. • Skin - May help relieve symptoms of psoriasis and
eczema; may also ease the effect of aging and sun damage.
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Did you know?…
Monday, November 9th, 2009Now For Another “Nurture” Factor Affecting Your Metabolism And Health…
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Researchers at UC Irvine have discovered your body’s internal clock (or circadian rhythm) controls energy levels in your cells. This is important news because it can lead to a new understanding of the amount of sleep we get, when we get it, and how routine we are with that pattern and metabolism and many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity and more.
The study appeared online in Science Express on March 12th, 2009 and researchers found the proteins involved with circadian rhythm and metabolism are linked and dependent on each other.
Circadian rhythms are 24-hour sleep/wake patterns. They help us adapt to environmental changes and the time of day. Breaking these patterns can have detrimental effects on health. According to researcher Paolo Sassone-Corsi, “Our circadian rhythms and metabolism are closely partnered to ensure that cells function properly and remain healthy.
This discovery opens a new window for us to understand how these two fundamental processes work together, and it can have a great impact on new treatments for diseases caused by cell energy deficiencies.” Sassone-Corsi went on to say, “When the balance between these two vital processes is upset, normal cellular function can be disrupted and this can lead to illness and disease.” These findings help explain why lack of proper sleep – both the amount and patterns – can lead to a plethora of health problems and increased aging.
The study suggests proper sleep and diet can help normalize the circadian rhythm balance. For many years, countless health experts have advised going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time every single day. Even during weekends. With this new information – this seems to be great advice.
Study Shows Calcium Helps Weight Loss
Monday, June 8th, 2009 A new study has shown calcium consumption helped participants lose weight, but only in people whose diets were low in calcium to begin with. The participants (obese women) consumed 600 mg of calcium per day before the study. When the women upped their daily intake to 1,200 mg per day, they lost nearly 13 lbs, while those who did not only lost 2 lbs. (The daily recommended dose of calcium is 1,000 mg.)
Researchers suspect the brain knows when there is a lack of calcium in the body and increases food intake to try and compensate. Whatever the reason, it looks like everyone should make sure they are getting the recommended daily allowance of calcium.
