Tuesday, February 7, 2012

More on Omega 3

Check out - Web MD - Omega 3

This will one of my focus for 2012.

Studies suggest they help lower the risk of heart disease, the nation’s top killer. They may also protect against symptoms of depression, dementia, cancer, and arthritis. 


All this sounds good! Project against all these BAD things!!!


The types found in fish, called DHA and EPA, appear to have the strongest health benefits. Another form known as ALA is found in vegetable oils, flaxseed, walnuts, and dark leafy vegetables such as spinach.




Fish & Veggies!!!


also decrease the risk for an abnormal heart rhythm


Reduce risk of  WOW!  This is something I need!


Several common sources of omega-3s are shown here: fish, walnuts, broccoli, and edamame, green soy beans that are often steamed and served in the pod.




I like all this things!!  But, have not eaten edamame lately!



More on edamame!

Edamame is a green vegetable more commonly known as a soybean, harvested at the peak of ripening right before it reaches the "hardening" time. The word Edamame means "Beans on Branches," and it grows in clusters on bushy branches. To retain the freshness and its natural flavor, it is parboiled and quick-frozen. In East Asia, the soybean has been used for over two thousand years as a major source of protein. Edamame is consumed as a snack, a vegetable dish, used in soups or processed into sweets. As a snack, the pods are lightly boiled in salted water, and then the seeds are squeezed directly from the pods into the mouth with the fingers.

Enough on my eating habits!  It is about 9:20 PM & that is when I eat stupid!  Time to walk the dog & get to bed!!!!





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