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Anti-Inflammatory Diet: What To Eat & To Avoid

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Omega-3, Weight Control
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8 months ago

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. It’s the body’s natural defense system, springing into action to heal injuries and fight infections. But when it goes into overdrive and becomes chronic, it paves the way for serious health issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. The good news? What you eat can help keep inflammation in […]

7 October

Benefits of Dark Chocolate Omega Passion

The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate for Breakfast

Published by Bo Martinsen, MD
Categories Chocolate, Healthy Breakfast, Omega-3, Weight Control
Tags beta glucan fibers, cardiovascular health, diet deficiencies, heart health, lowering cholesterol levels, Omega Passion, vitamin D3
5 years ago

For the past two years, I’ve started every morning with two chocolate Omega Passion® bars and a strong cup of coffee. It sounds strange, I realize, for an old doctor to indulge in chocolate on a daily basis. Most of us have internalized the idea that chocolate should only be eaten occasionally, as a treat. […]

13 May

Bodybuilding at Any Age: Richard Becker’s Story

Published by omega3innovations
Categories Customer of the Month, Omega-3, Weight Control
Tags Customer of the Month, exercise, muscle soreness, Omega Cure
5 years ago

“Bodybuilding is the fountain of youth,” says Richard Becker, 64. This grandfather of four clearly knows what he is talking about. A quick peak at his Instagram reveals rippling biceps and a defined six-pack. But Richard didn’t always look like a modern-day Adonis. From his teens through his late 40s, Richard described his physique as […]

22 April

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Rev Up Your New Year’s Resolutions with Fresh Fish Oil

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Brain Health, Freshness, Joint Health, Oat Fiber, Omega-3, Weight Control
Tags exercise, fresh fish oil, New Year's resolutions, oat fiber, omega-3 fish oil, reducing stress, soluble fiber, weight loss
11 years ago

Every New Year, we make plans to get our health back on track, be it by losing weight, sleeping more, giving up fries, or starting yoga. But making permanent change isn’t easy. After a few weeks of sticking to the straight and narrow, it’s easy to fall back into old habits. Resolutions are easier made […]

9 January

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Carbo-Confusion: Reexamining the Benefits of Carbohydrates and Fiber

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Healthy Breakfast, Oat Fiber, Weight Control
Tags beta glucan fibers, carbohydrates, counting calories, lowering cholesterol levels, oat fiber, Omega Cookie, soluble fiber
12 years ago

I love it when people read nutrition labels. But when I overhear people say, “I can’t eat that, it has too many carbs,” I get concerned that – just like calorie intake – carbohydrates have gotten an unfair and inaccurate bad reputation. This idea that all carbohydrates are unhealthy is simply not true. Fruits, vegetables, […]

8 March

Count Quality Calories, Not Total Calories Says Harvard Study

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Healthy Breakfast, Oat Fiber, Omega-3, Weight Control
Tags beta glucan fibers, counting calories, DHA, EPA, Omega Cookie, weight loss
14 years ago

It’s hard not to let the words, “I told you so” bubble up inside me as I read the latest results from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study II. The findings concur with what we have been trying to get across to our customers for several years: rethink counting calories and look at the kinds of calories […]

28 July

Tips for Travelers: Eating Well on the Road

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Weight Control
Tags healthy traveling, Omega Cookie
15 years ago

Even for the toughest of health nuts, it can be tricky to stay wedded to good eating habits during summer travels; especially when hotel personnel, conference organizers, and airport fast-food menus dictate our food choices. After a one week business trip to Kentucky, featuring a steady diet of fried chicken, trans-fatty donuts, and nutrient-devoid iceberg salads, […]

25 June