Articles for tag: Fatty Acids, Nutrition, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Protein

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The Best Sardines

If you are looking for a quick, healthy, convenient, nutritious, low-calorie meal for lunch or dinner, look no further than your pantry for a tin of sardines. At $2.50 or less per tin for most brands, sardines are very economical. You can toss them into a salad, eat them on crackers or bread, mix them ...

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6 Simple Steps to Improve Skin Complexion

Skin saving advice is valuable regardless of your age. Everyone wants to look their best and one of the things you can do to help look your best is keep a healthy looking skin tone and complexion. It is easier to say a good complexion looks nice than it is to achieve healthy skin tone ...

Flaxseed for Lowering Cholesterol

Flaxseed has been found to lower LDL cholesterol as well as aiding brain function and protecting against certain cancers- mostly breast, prostate and colon cancers. It is an antioxidant, lowers blood pressure, stabilizes blood sugar, and lowers your risk of blood clots. Fully 35% of a flaxseeds weight is oil made of good polyunsaturated essential ...

Understanding Lipids

Lipids are organic compounds that are essential for the growth of cells. Lipids are hydrophilic, meaning they cannot be combined with water, but are easily combined with carbohydrates and proteins. Lipids are more commonly thought of as fats, however, in reality, lipids include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and ...