Health Solutions Live » Archive for September 2010
Things to Know About Fish and Omega-3s
If you keep up to date with the latest in nutrition news, you might have a sense of what Fish and Omega-3s have to offer. But, if you’re like many others, you still can’t tell your omega-3s from your omega-6s. And that’s OK. Our search for information on this topic uncovered some interesting facts to share about omega-3 fatty acids and fish. What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fatty layers … Read entire article »
Low-Carb Diets Help Improve Cholesterol Levels in the Long Term
Weight loss diets that are low in carbohydrates have an advantage over low-fat diets for improving HDL cholesterol levels in the long term, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health. People who followed low-carb or low-fat diet plans for two years along with a lifestyle modification program lost the same amount of weight — on average about 7% of their body weight or 15 pounds. But throughout the two-year study, low-carbohydrate dieters had significantly … Read entire article »
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