In this post from New Hope, Jack Chellam highlights the smart pill that can help parents in improving reading, memory and emotional well-being of children and early adolescents. All parents hope that their children will reach their full potential. Putting hope aside, the formula for starting kids on the proper path includes nourishing them with healthy foods and supporting ... Continue Reading
Stay Away From These Heart-Harming Omega-6 Rich Oils
Omega-6 essential fatty acids (n-6) are getting a bad rap these days but the problem may not be the n-6. It’s the amount of it suddenly infiltrating our diet, not to mention the sources. From the media hype alone it could sound like n-6 needs to be avoided. Not entirely true. As you can see omega-6 fatty acids are a good and necessary nutrient; but too much of a good thing ... Continue Reading
3 Food-Based Solutions to Beat Depression
Who hasn't, at one point or another, battled with depression? In these uncertain times of economic failure, joblessness and threats to home and food security, it's no wonder rates of depression are on the rise. A nutrient dense diet can go a long way in fending off, if not downright curing, fits of depression. Who hasn't, at one point or another, battled with depression? That ... Continue Reading
The Benefits and Best Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Many of us have heard that the omega-3 fatty acids (n-3) found richly in fish oils are vital for our health. They’re necessary for healthy cells, to nourish tissues, support brain function and reduce dangerous blood clotting. A deficiency of n-3 is linked to cognitive decline, even Alzheimer’s, emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADD, insomnia and more. I’ve no ... Continue Reading
Walnuts – The Ultimate Superfood and Brain Medicine
This article recommends eating a fistful of walnuts regularly to keep the spirits up and to prop up the grey cells for good measure. The local pharmacy is promoting memory and mood-enhancing drugs. The advertisement says "if coffee is a socially acceptable drug, then why not this?" This is the age of instant gratification with a huge debate in tow about the ethics of peddling ... Continue Reading