Healthy Food Trends – Flaxseeds

Healthy Food Trends – Flaxseeds

Healthy food trends – flaxseeds Flaxseeds are tiny brown or gold seeds that come from the flax plant. They have a very mild, nutty flavor and are rich in fiber and a variety of other nutrients. Ground flaxseeds are easiest to digest and may provide more...
Healthy Food Trends – Chia seeds

Healthy Food Trends – Chia seeds

Healthy food trends – chia seeds Chia seeds are tiny, brown, black or white seeds. They are almost as small as poppy seeds. They come from a plant in the mint family. Chia seeds deliver several important nutrients in just a few calories and a small package. You...
Omega-3 Fats – Good for your heart

Omega-3 Fats – Good for your heart

Omega-3 Fats – Good for your heart Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat. We need these fats to build brain cells and for other important functions. Omega-3s help keep your heart healthy and protected against stroke. They also help improve your...
Why We Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Why We Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Why We Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fat often gets a bad rap. However, the human body needs fat to keep things running smoothly. Our bodies can make most the fats we need, but omega-3 fats can’t be produced in the body and must come from food. That’s why omega-3 is known...
Great Oils for Skin Care

Great Oils for Skin Care

OILS & YOUR SKIN Oils that are good for the skin, like coconut oil, can provide moisture to parched skin and delay some signs of aging. Oils are a little different than lotions, and you might find that certain oils make your skin look and feel better. The...