MEG-3 News

13 Jun 2019

It’s common to hear about parenthood from the mother’s perspective. Father’s Day gives us the unique opportunity to hear from dads who have their own experiences, health concerns and things that keep them up at night (i.e. the kids!). Read more

21 May 2019

The arrival of a newborn brings sweet snuggles, sleepy smiles, and – of course – extra responsibility of feeding the new infant. Sometimes though, amongst all the attention given to the baby (rightfully, so!), mom’s nutrition might not take center stage. Learn 4 tips to support your nutrition during the postpartum life stage. Read more

26 Mar 2019

Selecting the right omega-3 supplement shouldn’t give you heartburn. There are four easy steps to select a high-quality omega-3 supplement. Read more

10 Aug 2018

What you eat not only impacts your overall health, but truly affects the health of your eyes. Join registered dietitian and chef, Abbie Gellman, as she shares which foods and nutrients help to support eye health. Read more

27 Mar 2018

Omega-3s EPA and DHA support heart health throughout all stages of life. Read more

16 Mar 2018

Tori Schmitt, MS, RDN, LD and founder of YES! Nutrition shares her tips and tricks for exercising and eating your way to a healthy heart. Read more

30 Jan 2018

Healthy eating is too expensive or takes too much time, right? (1,2) Wrong! You don’t need to go broke, live by the stove, or even know how to cook to eat well. Read more

20 Dec 2017

The building blocks to feeling sexy come from this nutrient. Bonus, Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD and author of the Food and Mood Cookbook shares a recipe that is sure to rev you up. Read more

13 Nov 2017

Are you looking for a new way to prepare your favorite type of fish? We worked with registered dietitian Amy Fischer (@thegreenfisch) to develop a marinade that will complement any fish. Read more

23 Oct 2017

Omega-3 fats are often touted important nutrients by the media. However, there are many myths that have been propagated and should be debunked. Here are four that you need to know. Read more

27 Sep 2017

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I would consider myself “Heart Smart.” I understand that having a healthy lifestyle can support the health of my heart. Read more

18 Sep 2017

Eye spy key nutrients that help support the health of our eyes. Focus on the types of omega-3s that are linked to eye health. Read more

21 Jul 2017

If you are looking to improve your heart health, you may find yourself swapping out the saltshaker for spices, eating whole foods in a variety of colors, and getting in more activity through exercise each day. Read more

21 Apr 2017

You need to fuel your mind with healthy food choices, just as you nourish the rest of your body. It’s important to check in to make sure you’re eating to support brain health Read more

28 Mar 2017

Avoiding the metaphorical mirror means that you’ll never notice when you have lipstick smudged across your face. Read more

14 Mar 2017

When it comes to heart health, one nutrient stands out from all the rest: omega-3 fatty acids. Read more

14 Feb 2017

It is common to walk through aisles of food, beverage and supplement products and see packaging with multiple brand names and logos Read more

09 Feb 2017

Did you recently visit a local farmers market and have a bag full of delicious root vegetables? Try our crustless root vegetable quiche recipe. Read more

19 Jan 2017

What we eat can make a big difference to our heart health and with cardiovascular disease being one of the biggest killers globally Read more

21 Dec 2016

A study has shown people aged 55 and over who regularly consume omega-3 supplements could save health care systems costs. Read more

22 Nov 2016

Most adults from the U.S. and Canada have low or very low omega-3 blood levels. Are your blood levels of omega-3s adequate?  Read more

29 Sep 2016

Omega-3 fatty acids are often making the news for their widespread health benefits. Read more

19 Aug 2016

Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world, claiming more lives than cancer, diabetes, respiratory illnesses and accidents combined Read more

16 Aug 2016

Adults in most regions of the world have a low to very low status of omega-3 fatty acids Read more

14 Aug 2016

Popeye trumps Bugs Bunny—at least for nutrition. Carrots are commonly thought of as the best food for eye health. While the beta-carotene in carrots helps to support healthy vision due to its pro-vitamin A function Read more

14 Aug 2016

The struggle at the dinner table between parents and their picky eaters isn’t uncommon. Add in a food jag and the struggle turns to worry – “is my child getting enough nutrients in his or her diet.” Read more

08 Aug 2016

You know you need to be conscious of your cholesterol levels and your blood pressure, but here’s another heart-health number you should know by heart: your triglyceride levels Read more

08 Aug 2016

When it comes to diet, fat has long been considered a dirty word. Low-fat and fat free foods adorn every shelf in the grocery store, and you avoid anything with fat because you’ve heard how bad fat is for your body Read more

08 Aug 2016

With heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s time to listen to your heart and get the right kinds of fats into your daily diet Read more

05 Jul 2016

Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death in American women. Read more