by Brenda Watson | May 23, 2014 | Diet, Heart Disease, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
The protective effects of omega-3 fats against heart disease are well known. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends healthy people consume a minimum of two servings of seafood (oily fish are preferred) per week, to provide an average 250 mg per day of EPA...
by Brenda Watson | May 16, 2014 | Adults, Celiac Disease, Diet, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease, Heartburn, Inflammation
A new study has discovered a link between celiac disease and heart disease, a previously unknown relationship that will likely change the way doctors treat celiac patients. The study found that those people with celiac disease—even people under 65 years—were at...
by Brenda Watson | May 12, 2014 | Diet, General, Heart Disease
The recommendations for sodium consumption have come under question lately. Studies have found that very low salt intake, in line with recommendations by the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control may be more harmful than helpful. A recent...
by Brenda Watson | May 7, 2014 | Adults, Diet, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease
One thing is for sure—I will never tire of touting the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, particularly low-sugar fruits and non-starchy vegetables. These are among the healthiest foods on the planet. Two recent studies really hit home why we all must...
by lsmith | Apr 2, 2014 | General, Heart Disease, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
In a recent meta-analysis published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers selected 72 individual studies on the effects of polyunsaturated and saturated fats on coronary disease (heart disease).1 They concluded, “Current evidence does not clearly...
