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Tilapia has Dangerous Levels of Fatty Acids

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Farm-raised tilapia is bad for you? Please say it isn’t so.
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reports that farm-raised tilapia has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids. According to an article at the Environmental News Network:

They say their research revealed that […]

The 11 Best Foods I Am Eating

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

The New York Times did an article on the 11 best foods titled “The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating” and it made be smile. As I looked over the list I noticed that I’ve eaten 9 of the 11 items some time within the last month (most of them within a week) and nearly […]

What is a Superfood?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

I see the term “Superfood” used quite often to describe certain foods like blueberries, broccoli, and flax seed, and it makes me wonder how a food becomes designated a superfood and what does that really mean, if anything?
A superfood is generally considered to be a food that is particularly nutritious or otherwise beneficial to your […]

Why everyone should care about Triglycerides

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Many Americans are unaware of the significance of triglycerides. A recent survey conducted by the National Lipid Association (NLA) has revealed that 87 percent of patients don’t fully understand the importance of high triglyceride levels. High triglyceride levels can lead to serious complications, yet can be controlled with some sensible changes in lifestyle habits.
Triglyceride […]

How to Test your Fish Oil Supplements for Quality

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

I take a fish oil supplement every day, and as with everything in my diet I want it to be the best quality I can buy. How can a typical consumer determine if their fish oil supplement is the best quality? Here is a simple tip from Dr. Sears of the Zone Diet program […]

Fish Oil Supplements

Monday, August 21st, 2006

I normally eat fish two to three times a week. I typically opt for fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, or salmon. I eat fatty fish because of the high content of omega-3 fatty acids found in these particular types of fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that cannot […]

A Healthy Update to Mom’s Banana Bread Recipe

Friday, August 18th, 2006

I buy bananas every visit to the grocery store and I always seem to have a couple left over at the end of the week that are too ripe to eat. Thankfully, banana bread is easy to make and I never tire from eating it. Banana bread is a wonderful comfort food and can be […]

Omega-3 Eggs

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Eggs are a big part of my diet and I enjoy them about any way you can prepare them: scrambled, over-easy, hard-boiled, poached, egg sandwiches, egg-salad, and even deviled eggs. I used to worry about the negative impact eggs might have on my health because of the mixed reports regarding cholesterol and eggs but I’ve […]