Omega-3 fatty acids for athletes
Omega-3 fatty acids are well known for their cardiovascular benefits; however, these polyunsaturated fats also play a significant role in muscle repair and recovery, endurance, and...
How to overcome common nutrient deficiencies
Canadians are not getting enough vitamins and minerals in their diet.1 Although the problems with overeating are commonly discussed by healthcare professionals and in the media...
The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep
If there was a supplement that improved memory, attention, energy, decreased muscle loss, hunger, stress levels and was associated with an overall decrease in chronic disease would you take it...
5 Supplements to Increase Concentration and Cognition
In recent years, brain-boosting supplements, or nootropics, have become quite popular. These supplements, herbs and drugs often claim to help increase concentration, memory, creativity or...
Here is what happens to your body & mind when taking omega-3s daily
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been hailed as one of the most essential nutrients our bodies require for optimal health. Sourced from fish oil, these powerful nutrients have been...
Give Yourself an Oil Change
What’s an oil change for us, as individuals and people? It is one of the healthiest and most needed dietary changes a person at any age can make. If you are...
Are you deficient in Omega-3s?
There are three types of Omega-3 fatty acids. These "good fats" are often in short supply in our diets. In fact, less than 2% of North Americans are consuming adequate amounts of...
What EPA and DHA ratio to look for in an omega-3 supplement?
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two types of omega-3 fatty acids to look for in your omega supplement. Once you know you have EPA and DHA in your omega-3 supplement...
Fats- Healthful or Harmful for your heart?
Like most things in nutrition, there is not one simple answer for this question. In short, fats can be both healthful and harmful for the heart. Fat is a very important macronutrient. It is a fundamental aspect of organ...
5 Benefits To The Elderly Population Taking Omega-3s
A small amount of inflammation is helpful for healing wounds and helping to fight off an infection. However, after several years of low-grade chronic inflammation...
What Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Do?
To put it simply, omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation in the body. Why does this matter? Although a necessary aspect of survival, too much inflammation can cause...
The Importance Of Omega-3s For Brain Development In Children.
Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in brain development even before birth. Omega-3 fatty acids taken during pregnancy result in increased brain function of the child in early life when compared with...