by Brenda Watson | Sep 6, 2013 | General
Brain development is particularly important during the formative period in utero and during the first year of life. During this time, the beneficial omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is transferred from mother to infant, and is essential to healthy brain,...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 9, 2013 | General
Broccoli is one of those super foods that we all need to eat more often. Broccoli is high in nutrients and fiber, and is a particularly good source of glucoraphanin—a compound that is converted into sulforaphane, which has been found to improve phase II liver...
by Brenda Watson | May 15, 2013 | General
The omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is most concentrated in the brain. This nutrient is well known to be important for brain development of infants. DHA is most rapidly accumulated in the brain during pregnancy, which is why prenatal DHA intake is widely...
by Brenda Watson | May 6, 2013 | General
When it comes to the benefits of a food or nutrient (or even a drug), one of the best indications of efficacy is a reduced risk of death. This makes sense, of course—if a food or nutrient helps us live longer, that’s a good thing. A recent study published in the...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 5, 2013 | General
Can diet affect your mood? You betcha! A recent study published in the Journal of Health Psychology evaluated the link between emotions and foods, and found that people who eat more fruits and veggies are also happier and more energetic than those who eat very little...
