Essential Fatty Acids
What You Need To Know About Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are essential for good health. The human body does not make these fatty acids on its own, therefore obtaining these healthy fats through diet or supplementation is key. The main food source of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fats is fish, such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, […]
Why do you need omega-3 anyway?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a hot topic these days – and for good reason! Omega-3 fats are found throughout the cellular membranes of our bodies and research suggests they can positively impact many aspects of our health. However, since our bodies don’t produce omega-3, we can only acquire it by eating foods rich in essential […]
Can a fish oil help improve mood?
Our brains (plus the highly sophisticated network of neurons that run throughout our bodies) think for us, make sense of the information around us, and create the emotions and “feelings” that make us who we are and inform our experience of life.
But sometimes, these emotions and feelings can become negative, which we call feeling “down […]
Flaxseed oil for good health
Flaxseed has a long history, both in the Ancient Near East and Asia. Flax has been used internally as an aid in digestive ailments, such as constipation, and externally, as a poultice for inflammation and as fabric for clothing. The French king Charlemagne thought so highly of flax that he passed a law requiring his […]
Choosing the right omega supplement
When it comes to nutritional supplements, perhaps no category has grown faster and become larger than that of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Backed by ever-increasing scientific support, omega-3’s have become the daily supplement of choice for Canadians wanting to support their cardiovascular and brain health. The primary source of omega-3 is fish oil, which is […]
Is your fish oil supplement safe, potent, and fresh?
Despite decades of research on the cardiovascular and cognitive benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, most consumers have only recently become aware of the benefits of omega-3 supplementation.
As the consumption of fish and fish oil for its omega-3 intake has increased, consumers have also learned about potential safety concerns related to fish. Fish, […]
The most powerful chia seeds on the planet
Salba is more than just a name. It literally defines the only two registered varieties of chia in the world—Sahi Alba 911 and Sahi Alba 912—for their consistent size, shape and off-the-charts nutritional quality. Any other chia seeds on the shelf are considered a wild crop, where the nutrition, and even species, can vary depending on […]
Boost your EFA intake
We all know that getting your omega-3s each day is important. But what makes it essential? What role does omega-6 play? Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are healthy fats we cannot make ourselves and must get from our food. Every cell, tissue, gland and organ is dependent upon them.
Omega-3 is known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and […]
An in depth look at cod liver oil
There is a certain nostalgia and sentimentality that’s been associated with cod liver oil. It was the medicine of choice for many considering its long history of use dating back to the early 1700’s. As traditions were passed along, it’s no surprise our grandparents or even great grandparents used cod liver oil. Despite its health […]
Fish oil for longevity and aging
Do you lie about your age? It’s okay, we won’t tell. Most of us make attempts to stay young: we hide our wrinkles or deny having bouts of forgetfulness. However, despite our efforts to ignore aging, it happens everyday. In our brains, aging results in a slow loss of cognitive function, affecting both memory and […]