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MEG-3 Editors - 06/13/19
A Salute to Fatherhood from Nelson Dellis, USA Memory Champion, Mountaineer and New Dad
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 -
Tori Schmitt, MS, RDN, LD - 05/21/19
Supporting Your Nutrition Postpartum: 5 Tips to Keep Mom Healthy
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 -
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 -
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 -
Omega-3s EPA and DHA support heart health throughout all stages of life. read more -
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 -
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., RD - 01/30/18
10 Cheap and Fast Tricks to Eat Healthy without Draining Your Wallet
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Avoiding the metaphorical mirror means that you’ll never notice when you have lipstick smudged across your face. read more -
When it comes to heart health, one nutrient stands out from all the rest: omega-3 fatty acids read more -
It is common to walk through aisles of food, beverage and supplement products and see packaging with multiple brand names and logos read more -
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 -
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 -
A new study has shown that getting people aged 55 and over to regularly consume omega-3 supplements could save health care systems and providers in the EU a total of €12.9 billion a year read more -
According to a global survey of omega-3 fatty acids if you are an adult from the U.S. or Canada it is likely that your omega-3 blood levels would be categorized as “low” or “very low”. read more -
Omega-3 fatty acids are often making the news for their widespread health benefits. read more -
Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world, claiming more lives than cancer, diabetes, respiratory illnesses and accidents combined read more -
Adults in most regions of the world have a low to very low status of omega-3 fatty acids read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
MEG-3 Editor - 08/08/16
Don't miss a beat in 2016: Your questions about fats and heart health answered
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 -
Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s disease but according to the American Heart Association, heart disease, stroke and read more
