Fall 2009: To Your Health

In this Issue: Reap the Many Benefits of Yoga Can Omega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Against Advanced Prostate Cancer? How Does Nutrition Affect Dental Hygiene? Weight Control in Young Adulthood May Reduce Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Practice Safe Food Handling to Ensure a Happy Thanksgiving Feature Food of the Month: Pumpkin Healthy Recipe of the…

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Summer 2009: To Your Health

In this Issue: Keep your Skin Healthy from the Inside Out! Celebrate National Men’s Health Week Proper Hydration During the Summer Months Enjoy Trail Mix Day this August, but Beware of Fat Traps! Freshen Up this Summer with some Tasty Fruits and Veggies Feature Food of the Month: Quinoa Recipe of the Month: Quinoa and…

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Food Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty acids are important nutrients that are involved in many human biological processes. There are three fats that make up the omega-3’s: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is considered “essential” in that the body cannot manufacture this fat. Therefore, you must get it in the food that you…

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Adding Flaxseed to Your Diet

Flaxseed can be purchased as flour, oil, or in seed form and can be found at your local health food store. Be sure to store it in a cool, dry place once purchased. Milled flaxseed provides the recommended 3:1 ratio of omega-3/omega-6 essential fatty acids and is a great source of fiber. Flaxseed can be…

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