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Miraculous Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Many people like to mention omega-3 fatty acids, but few explain what they actually are. Fatty acids are a major component of fats and oils, and omega-3 just describes the chemical structure of a type of fatty acid. This is similar to the various shapes and sizes of the 2x4s and 2x6s in a house; omega-3s are a type of building block for fats. It is the shape of omega-3s that give them their special characteristics! There are three main types: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DHA). Each is unique and has special characteristics that help the body defend itself.
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Big Food's Secret Agenda
In recent years, the food industry has become increasingly consolidated, with a few large corporations dominating the market and controlling a significant share of the food that we consume. This concentration of power has led to the rise of big food monopolies, and it is having a profound impact on the food system, and on consumers like you and me.
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Three Best Tips to Be Ready with Nutrition as First Defense
Readiness means something different to everyone. Being “ready” in the traditional sense means you are fully prepared for a situation, action, or an activity and we as responsible citizens should always strive for maximum preparedness. We can increase our readiness by stockpiling food, water, medicine, etc. but an often overlooked form of readiness is our own physical health.
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Sports Nutrition vs. Special Ops Nutrition: Top Things to Know For Warrior Athletes
Your mind and body are your greatest assets in an emergency. Treat them with respect. Stay hydrated every day, exercise your mind and muscles, and eat right. Think about the things going in your body, good stuff in means good stuff out.
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The 5 Top Nutrient Deficiencies: Know the Risks and Plan to Prevent Them
The discovery of vitamins by scientists and medical professionals was a long and slow process that really came to fruition in the 20th century. Prior to these important revelations, cultures knew that eating certain foods would benefit them in certain ways.
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Harvard's Best 8 Steps to Boost Your Immunity
During flu season or when feeling under the weather, people depend on foods like chicken soup, citrus fruits and tea with honey to boost immunity. Our immune system is designed to take action against foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses and parasites to protect us against diseases, and a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals plus healthy lifestyle practices like getting adequate sleep and exercise prime the body to fight infections.
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