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Omega-3 Fatty Acids — Friday Fun Facts 2.12.10

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A guy rings his boss and says “I can’t come to work today.” The boss asks why and the guy says “it’s my eyes.” “What’s wrong with your eyes?” asks the boss. “I just can’t see myself coming to work, so I’m going fishing instead…”

A plethora of recent studies continue to emphasize the usefulness of fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids in addressing issues of brain health, cognition and mood disorders.

Should I Eat Protein Before or After my Workout?

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Q: Should I eat protein before or after my workout?
You should consume protein before AND after your workouts. Always eat a small pre-workout meal consisting of some low glycemic carbs and a quality protein. A good meal is a half cup of rolled oats and a scoop of whey protein. This provides you with a [...]

Whoo-hoo! I’m Off to Get Natural Vitamin-D!

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If you live in NYC, then you know we haven’t seen the sun in a while – It’s dark at 5pm. I’ve been so crabby and no doubt slightly depressed that I’ve been having thoughts of, well, I can’t believe that I AM GOING TO SAY IT, I’ve been thinking about kicking my cats. [...]

The Secret to Strong Bones

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By 35, bone strength has peaked. Smart lifestyle choices however, from exercise, diets and supplements can improve your odds of avoiding bone problems.

Omega-3

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Your body turns Omega-3 fats from food into compounds that reduce inflammation, one of the culprits behind heart disease, which kills more women than any other illness.

Dieting with Pills

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Want more truth? I took two ephedras once and went on my way to work, looking cute as a button. Then as I was waiting for the subway something started to happen. I became angry and anxious. I began to shake, followed by an upset stomach. If that wasn’t enough I started sweating like a crackhead that just had a hit. At least I assumed that’s what it feels like without the high. I didn’t eat that entire day because I wasn’t hungry…not eating felt like an accomplishment. Zero calories = no fat ass.