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Following on from our last blog on ‘Back to School Children’s Nutrition‘, this time we are looking at some healthy ideas for lunch boxes which can often be somewhat of a headache for busy mums and dads. Take a look at some of our ideas and try them out this term. Add some [...]  Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend is a certified organic blend of unrefined nutritional oils, free of the contaminants and damaged constituents found in processed oils. Its unique formulation will provide you with an excellent source of the unprocessed, readily utilised omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids that are vital for life. As part [...] The long chain omega 3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines, play an important role in optimal health. As previously mentioned in my blog posts they are important for our hearts, brain, eyes and may protect against various conditions. There [...] Fish and long chain omega 3 fats found in oily fish such as mackerel, salmon, trout and sardines have been previously linked to a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and eyesight preservation. Now a new large study in women (1) has found that regular consumption of fish and long chain omega 3 [...] Age Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 50 in the UK. To recap from previous posts: The macular is the light sensitive area in the centre of the retina that controls visual field and the ability to see colours. AMD is caused [...] Last year I mentioned a couple of studies which found a link between folate and age-related hearing loss. Now, a newly published study in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition (1) has found that fish consumption and long chain omega 3 fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are found in oily [...] Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 50 in the UK. The condition is one that I have written about many times previously. The exact causes of AMD are unknown although free radical damage, where unstable oxygen molecules damage the eye cells, is strongly [...] A new study (1) has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement that is rich in long-chain omega 3 fatty acids may help to prevent against psychotic disorders. The study(1) was carried out to see whether a daily long chain omega 3 fatty acid supplement could help reduce the rate of progression to [...] My grandmother always used to say that fish was good for the brain. A lot of research is now available now to back up these old folk tales. Our brains are very fatty organs and we require essential fats for their efficient functioning. Fish intake in pregnant women has been positively linked to cognitive performance (mental [...] |
  
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