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By Dayna Winter, M.S., R.D.
Omega-3 fatty acids continue to make big news in the world of health and nutrition—and it turns out their stellar reputation is well deserved. For instance, select population studies and clinical trials have shown that omega-3s support a healthy heart...
By Liz Krieger
There's that old joke that asks where a 200-ton elephant sits. (Anywhere he wants, of course!) Well, in a similarly obvious manner comes this week's cooking adventure. What do you do when you have 12 pounds of blueberries on the counter? Make blueberry muffins and...
By Liz Krieger
When I was a teenager, I spent a fair amount of time at the mall. Oh, heck: Who am I kidding? I spent A LOT of time there. I wasn't hanging out with a gang of friends scouting for boys, though; most of the time I was with my mom. We'd stroll from store to store...
By Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, R.D.
You know by now that omega-3 fats, like those found in fish are important to eat. But what makes them great? Marine sources of omega-3s can help support heart health and mental and visual function. Although additional studies are needed,...
By Willow Jarosh, R.D., and Stephanie Clarke, R.D.
Q: What are the benefits of omega-3s and what's the best way to get them?
A: Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat, and the major benefits are that these essential fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA (...
By Liz Krieger
Full disclosure: I had a bit of help with this week’s cooking escapade. You see, I spent the weekend at my parent’s house in the suburbs, and the bountiful harvest in their refrigerator was a big reason why I took on an ambitious recipe. There’s...
Anyone who’s ever been remotely concerned about heart health has surely heard about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids. These essential polyunsaturated fats, which the body requires but cannot produce, have been shown to have a wide range of benefits, such as supporting healthy blood vessels...
