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Fish Oil

I found an interesting article on WebMD today about Fish Oil and Omega-3. I’ve been a long time reader of Mens Health Magazine and they’ve touted the merits of fish oil for a long time.

Check out the following and let me know what you think.

Think all dietary fat is the same? Guess again
By Colette Bouchez
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature

If you ask folks what food group they should avoid, most will probably answer “fats.” While it’s true that, in large amounts, some types of fat are bad for your health (not to mention your waistline), there are some we simply can’t live without.

Among them are the omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including walnuts, some fruits and vegetables, and coldwater fish such as herring, mackerel, sturgeon, and anchovies.

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Cholesterol in Food – How it Gets in Your Blood.

April 6, 2009

I was talking to my wife the other day about cholesterol in food and its effects on blood levels. I found the following article: “Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet” has been the mantra for healthful eating for decades. Touted as a way to lose weight and prevent or control heart disease and other chronic conditions, [...]

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Fish Oil – Weight Loss & Depression Benefits

November 12, 2008

Scientific research consistently shows that those who consume the most omega 3 fish oil weigh less and experience more successful weight loss than those who don’t supplement with omega 3s. Research published in the Journal of Nutrition found that omega 3 fish oil helps stop the conversion of pre-fat cells into fat cells by causing [...]

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