Omegas + Supplements

Omegas + Supplements Feb 06th 2018

The Many Heart Health Benefits of Omega-3s

I can’t think of a single food or supplement that is more important for heart health than omega-3s from fish. That is saying a lot – considering my 34 (and counting) years working in nutrition education. But I stand by my statement. Fish oils are the most important supplement you
Omegas + Supplements Feb 02th 2018

The 10 Most Heart Healthy Nutrients

February is National Heart Month, and coincidentally Valentine’s Day too! We need to protect those magnificent hearts of ours as much as possible. An average heart can pump 2,000 gallons of blood each day throughout the body, which is amazing to me. As most of us know, in order to
Omegas + Supplements Jan 24th 2018

The Carlson Omega-3 Difference

There’s nothing fishy about it – omega-3s are important to our health, which is why we should all take a fish oil supplement daily. The benefits are enormous and the downside non-existent. One thing to remember though: we want to make absolutely sure that our omega-3 supplements are of the
Omegas + Supplements Jan 16th 2018

4 Ways to Take your Workout to the Next Level

You may think that a well-balanced diet full of fruit, veggies, and lean protein will provide sufficient fuel for an active lifestyle. But if you’re hitting the gym regularly, it may not be enough. Certain vitamins and minerals are critical for your muscles to work efficiently and for energy production
Omegas + Supplements Jan 04th 2018

The Most Powerful Immune Boosting Nutrients

This is the time of year where our immune systems are more taxed than ever. This can be due to a variety of reasons which may include: colder weather and fluxing temps; food choices; and increased stress from all the holiday shopping, bills, entertaining, and travel. Not sleeping our regular
Omegas + Supplements Dec 18th 2017

The Importance of Omega-3s as we Age

I noticed an article in the December AARP Magazine. While I usually enjoy the advice the magazine shares with its millions of readers, I find I must comment on one message in their article on memory. Here is the advice:“There’s no evidence yet that downing supplements helps your memory over