People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from the disease and may have a slightly extended survival. The study, which looked at the survival of people with ALS over the course… Continue reading Some Foods May Extend Life of ALS Patients
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Which micronutrients are best?
We know that healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for heart health has long been controversial. Now a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology provides some clarity. According to a news release from… Continue reading Which micronutrients are best?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Brain
An exploratory study suggests that people who eat more foods with omega-3 fatty acids in midlife may have better thinking skills and even better brain structure than people who eat few foods with the fatty acids. The study is published in the October 5, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American… Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Brain
New Numbers for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
About 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose to help lower blood pressure, according to a research review published in June 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). Omega-3 fatty… Continue reading New Numbers for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Superfoods: 13 Foods That Will Help You Manage Your Diabetes
There’s a lot of hype about superfoods right now. We’ve all heard about the “magical” properties that certain foods possess, but with all the misinformation out there, it’s hard to really understand what’s true and what isn’t. Certain foods really do pack more nutrition than others. Superfoods do exist, and they can be a helpful… Continue reading Superfoods: 13 Foods That Will Help You Manage Your Diabetes
Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits
The heart-health benefits of nuts have been known for some time, but now researchers say that walnuts slow the growth of prostate and breast cancer as well. Investigators from the University of California, Davis, and other institutions also found that both walnuts and walnut oil helped to reduce cholesterol and increased sensitivity to insulin. The… Continue reading Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits