Looking to relax this evening?
Try nibbling on walnuts. Studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health found that the omega-3 Fatty Acids in walnuts keep the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline in check.
To bring out their flavor, toast them for 10 minutes, then chop them and add them to salads.
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How to Relax: Calm Foods
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Studies have found that these options can help contribute to a healthy mental state, buffer against the harmful Physical Effects Of Stress, and dial up your serenity level. Eat your way to Zen. read more..
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
National Institutes Of Health-Physical Effects Of Stress-Calming Foods-Fatty Acids
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Potato Nutrition-Baked Potato-Fatty Acids-Daily Value-Nutrients
In order to be healthy, potatoes need to be prepared correctly. This means they are baked without salt and eaten skin and all. When cooked this way they contain a number of important vitamins and nutrients. They contain 48% of your daily value of vitamin C and 46% of your daily value of B-6. They also provide nutrients such as potassium, iron, and magnesium. They even contain 38.9 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. When additives like sour cream and butter are left off, potatoes are a very low fat food. Potato nutrition is a little more complex than you may have previously thought.Potatoes have more nutritional value than most people think. Depending on how they are prepared, potatoes can actually be very nutritious. They contain vitamins, nutrients, and omega-3 fatty acids. With these beneficial spuds, there is no need to feel guilty about indulging in a tasty baked potato.via owl.com read more..
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
High Fiber Food-Heart Attack-Fatty Acids
FOODS THAT CAN KEEP YOU HALE & HEARTY:OATS: this high fiber food lowers bad cholesterol.FISH: super rich in omega-3 Fatty Acids reduces the risk of a Heart Attack by upto one - third.NUTS & SEEDS: walnuts and almonds are full of omega-3 fatty acids....they are also high in fibers, which prevent hunger and help control weight.LEGUMES: ... read more..