You may have heard that omega-3 fatty acids, as found in fish oil or nuts, are good for your heart, helping to reduce triglycerides and keep arteries clear. All true!
But fit folks need to know about their other benefits, like boosting your performance, speeding your recovery, and more. Here’s how omega-3s work, and how to get them.
It’s tempting to seek warmth and comfort from our food in the winter. “Comfort foods” fill you up and taste like home, so they seem bound to be unhealthy, right?
If the chill in the air makes you want good old-fashioned “stick to your ribs” meals, no need to deprive yourself. A few tweaks are all it takes to make these dishes over.
When you’re working on losing fat, gaining muscle and maintaining excellent health, it depends on getting the right ratios of protein, fat and carbohydrates. But that’s not all.
Remember the vitamins and minerals you need – their micronutrients support the body systems. Few foods work better for this than veggies. We make it easy for you to eat yours!
If you’re trying to lose weight, get fit, bulk up, or even just feed your busy family in a healthy way, it’s a great idea to get in the practice of planning your meals for the week.
With meal planning you can avoid making poor choices when you’re hungry. It’s easier to get the nutrients you need, too. These resources make it simple to master the plan!
It’s autumn—maybe you’ve noticed some changing leaves on the trees. It’s also the month of the harvest moon, which once ushered in harvests of food before winter.
In fact, one of the best things about fall is the chance to eat a variety of healthy, seasonal foods. In our last newsletter, we focused on pears. This edition, we’re hooked on fish.
The kids are back in school and the fall season is upon us. That means it’s harvest time, and happily, autumn brings us excellent choices for eating healthy, seasonal foods.
While we’re all for apple picking and trips to the pumpkin patch, there’s another crop that packs in a lot of health benefits in a tasty, natural package. This fall, choose pears.
