Healthy Heart Antioxidants

What is changing is our understanding of how nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are responsible for the health-promoting properties of functional foods -- and what you can do to maximize their effectiveness.Looking for your meal ticket to health? You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are some of the promising functional foods when it comes to...
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What is changing is our understanding of how nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are responsible for the health-promoting properties of functional foods -- and what you can do to maximize their effectiveness.Looking for your meal ticket to health? You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are some of the promising functional foods when it comes to your heart health. A landmark study of the effects of fish on human health demonstrated that a modest intake of fish reduces the risk of dying from a heart attack by a whopping 36%.Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age. It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime.Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid remains the superior choice. It provides abundant vitamins, minerals and fiber; facilitates stable blood sugar levels; and helps to control the inappropriate inflammation that underlies many of the developed world's chronic diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, heart conditions and many cancers.The material provided in this book is for information and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment or diagnosis. Information provided is not intended for the purpose of disease diagnosis or treatment. Individuals desiring help for specific health problems should seek advice from qualified professionals.