Omega 3’s - Top 5 Sources to Lower Cholesterol

By Jessica – 165 views

This is a guest post by Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
If you have been following along, you know from the article “Get a Grip on Fatty Acids” that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes lower cholesterol.
The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, […]

Posted in Healthy Eating | July 11, 2008 | 5 Comments

How To Prevent Cancer

By Jessica – 228 views

Don’t wait until you get sick until you do something about it.
What do you know about cancer?
Most of us probably don’t know much about it unless you’re sick or know someone who has cancer. We may associate cancer with the sun, smoking, and drinking habits. We read in the news that eating certain types of […]

Posted in Healthy Eating | June 15, 2008 | 3 Comments

Get a Grip on Fatty Acids

By Jessica – 662 views

This is a guest post by Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term fatty acids. But, do you understand what they are and how the right ratio will improve your heart health? I intend to clear up the confusion.
Types of Fatty Acids
There are […]

Posted in Healthy Eating | June 3, 2008 | 13 Comments