July 8th, 2008
A study published in FASEB adds to the increasing evidence that eating the right foods can help you get smarter.
In the study, gerbils were given various combinations of three compounds needed for healthy brain membranes: choline, found in eggs; uridine monophosphate (UMP) found in beets; and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fish oils. Other gerbils […]
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July 3rd, 2008
Ooops, it’s already the middle of the week and not a single new entry here at Eating Fabulous. Sorry for that. My two month old daughter has been admitted to the hospital for bronchiolitis. She’s ok now, but what concerns me is this, especially because asthma runs in our family:
Kids who have had bronchiolitis may […]
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June 8th, 2008
Food technologists at Proteus Industries have developed a fish-protein based coating, which can be sprayed onto food or mixed into a batter, so that they absorb less fat during cooking.
The protein solution is extracted from fish muscle. When coated onto the fish it forms a barrier, locking in taste and moisture, but blocking out fat […]
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May 26th, 2008
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially those of the omega-3 series (EPA and DHA from fish), are known for their anti-inflammatory activity. This effect is important for the prevention/treatment of various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or rheumatoid arthritis. The latest paper by the group of Francesco Visioli (Universite “Pierre et Marie Curie”, Paris) now […]
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April 18th, 2008
If you’re pregnant, you should already know how important it is to include fatty fish in your diet. Here’s another report reinforcing that: Omega-3 Intake During Last Months Of Pregnancy Boosts An Infant’s Cognitive And Motor Development.
Apparently, babies’ visual acuity as well as their cognitive and motor development were closely linked to DHA concentration in […]
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March 28th, 2008
Breastmilk is best for babies, no argument about that. However, if for some reason, you have to use infant formula, make sure it is fortified with DHA omega-3 and AA omega-6 to guarantee a correct eye and brain development, according to the latest recommendations published by international experts in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine. If […]
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March 19th, 2008
In the Mayo Clinic Proceedings is an article reviewing current the most recent research findings on the cardiovascular benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids.
Who benefits most from their cardio-protective effects? What is recommended administration– eat fatty fish or take fish oil supplements? How much fish oil do people need to put into their diets? Are […]
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February 11th, 2008
Valentine’s Day is coming up and I thought it’s the perfect opportunity to bring up the topic of aphrodisiacs once again (remember my entry on chili-hot chocolates?). Did you know that there have been scientific studies backing the claim that Casanova’s reputation may well have been enhanced by his oyster breakfasts?
Until recently, there was no […]
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January 24th, 2008
The following post is a contribution from guest blogger, Scott Wharton, who writes the Health and Men blog.
My wife and I went out to a Japanese steak house the other night and had a wonderful plate of sushi. When a lot of people think of sushi they think of raw fish and I can understand […]
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January 5th, 2008
Fish or fish oil supplements — which is a better source of omega-3 fatty acids? According to a recent study, it doesn’t matter: Fish is just as effective as pills as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
At the end of the study period, Harris and co-workers report that […]
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