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Tag Archives: Salmon
Five Heart Healthy Foods
Welcome to my third post for heart month. February is a declared Heart Health month by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the American Heart Association and other health institutions. The purpose is to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, the silent killer, which takes the lives of one in three Canadians. In 2012, over 85,000 Canadians volunteered their time to this cause in hopes of helping to improve the health of their fellow Canadians. Today, 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. One of the leading lifestyle risk factors for heart disease we can control includes our food choices. We can make wise decisions about both the quality and quantity of food we consume daily. In … Continue reading
Vitamin D for Healthy Bones
Do you remember a few years ago when a new study about the importance of Vitamin D was published? Vitamin D supplements were flying off of the pharmacy and health food store shelves. I’m always amazed how an article in the media can influence a population to react. I wish it was that easy to influence the population to adopt a plan of eating well and exercising frequently. However, that is more work (another blog topic) than just going to the store and buying a bottle of the sunshine vitamin! What is the big deal about Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble micronutrient necessary for the health of our bones. We can make vitamin D in our bodies from having our … Continue reading
Food for Thought – Brain Food
For an afternoon last week, I had a case of Spring Fever and my brain was on loan. Was it the week of unusual warm weather for March or was it brain overload? Whatever it was, I decided to fill up on some known brain foods. My Top 7 Brain Foods include Salmon, Yogurt, Walnuts, Eggs, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds and Berries. These foods all contain essential nutrients that contribute to proper brain functioning and mood. The Brainwave on Salmon, Yogurt and Walnuts! Salmon: Recent research identifies that the Omega -3 Fatty Acids DHA and EPA (DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid, EPA = Eicosapentaenoic Acid) have a significant role in brain health. The brain’s reliance on DHA and EPA starts early in life … Continue reading