Benefits of Omega 3

Great for Diabetics, heart disease, lowers blood pressure, helps circulation, great for memory, hyperactivity, autism, depression, reduces inflammation of the joints and muscle aches, great for athletes.  

We have all been hearing about omega three for a few years now some of us just take it religiously because we hear that it's good for us but do we understand the properties in omegas and why and what the benefits are?  

Benefits of Omega 3 

Omega 3 promotes  a  healthy  heart,  it helps to thin the blood which in turn will ensure that blood flow around the body and the brain and in an even manner. This will help to reduce the risk of heart attack, and strokes. It also reduces  inflammation and improves  functioning  of  the  nervous  system. 

There are a few more benefits for your brain also with using omega three, for instance did you know that it promotes  neurotransmitter balance  and  reception. 

Omega three has also been known to  relieve depression,  schizophrenia,  attention  deficit, hyperactivity  and  autism. 

If you want to have a good nights sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and gain clearer skin conditions then the properties within omega three will also help to do this. Onega 3 also balances  hormones,  and reduces  insulin  resistance.   

How do you know if you are lacking Omega 3? 

Some of the deficiency symptoms include dry hair or dandruff, eczema, skin conditions such as dry skin, my poor memory or learning difficulties, inflammatory health problems such as arthritis or joint pain.  These are just some of the more common deficiencies found.
Omega 3 can be found in oily fish such as macro tuna salmon swordfish and Marling as well as sardines flaxseeds and sunflower seeds. 

 If you don't eat enough fish, then you could supplement with omega three in tablet form.

Omega three benefits for exercisers

If you exercise or are a professional athlete or sports person then omega three can be of benefit in a number of ways. It can help to improve the delivery of  oxygen  and  nutrients  to cells  because of  reduced blood  viscosity.   

  It can also enhance your aerobic metabolism, while increasing energy levels  and stamina. 

 Research is also found that use of omega three has helped to increase exercise Eurasian and intensity was it also improves recovery and promoting anabolic or NT catabolic environment within the body. 

It is also great for helping to prevent joint tendon ligament strain is as it has anti-inflammatory properties and helps with   assisting injury healing. 

If you found this post useful please feel free to share it with anyone who you feel may need this information. Also let me know your thoughts on omega three and if you have been using them with great results. 

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Smoothie Recipe to boost your Immune System

Beetroot is high in Iron, and other micronutrients that will help boost your red blood cells and give you energy at the same time. Beetroot is a vegetable which is known to help the heart in prevention of any cardiovascular diseases which are full of nutrients like Vitamin A, C, B-complex, iron, copper, magnesium and potassium along with several anti-aging agents. It is also know to lower blood pressure, and helps in stabilising blood sugar. 

Maximum advantage can be gained from carrots in their juice form rather than the vegetable eaten directly. Carrots have anti cancer properties in them also as well as having lots of other micronutrients Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and K along with Niacin and Pantothenic Acid supported by minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and Selenium. 

So this is a natural energy drink that will also boost your immune system and lower blood pressure, add our unique trisorb protein blend for additional essential micronutrients and macro nutrients that the body needs to make this hunger busting!

Colette Morris
Nutritional Therapist, IICT,  SacDipl, (Diet & Nutrition)
Health Coach

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How To Control Your Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a fatty substance which is found in the blood. It is mainly made in the body. Cholesterol plays an essential role in how every cell in the body works. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart problems.

Cholesterol is carried around the body by proteins. These combinations of cholesterol and proteins are called lipoproteins. There are two main types of lipoproteins:

• LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the harmful type of cholesterol. 
• HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is a protective type of cholesterol.

Having too much harmful cholesterol in your blood can increase your risk of getting cardiovascular disease. The risk is particularly high if you have a high level of LDL cholesterol and a low level of HDL cholesterol.

TIPS FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL

The main goal of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level enough to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or diseases caused by hardening of the arteries.

In general, the higher your LDL level and the more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. (A risk factor is a condition that increases your chance of getting a disease.)
There are two main ways to lower your cholesterol:

• Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) - includes a cholesterol-lowering diet (called the TLC Diet), physical activity, and weight management. TLC is for anyone whose LDL is above goal.
• Drug Treatment - if cholesterol-lowering drugs are needed, they are used together with TLC treatment to help lower your LDL.

The higher your risk for heart disease, the lower your LDL goal will be. Your doctor will set your LDL goal.

Lowering Cholesterol With TLC

TLC is a set of lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your LDL cholesterol. The main parts of TLC are:

• The TLC Diet, which recommends:
  • Limiting the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol you eat.
  • Eating only enough calories to achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
  • Increasing the soluble fiber in your diet. For example, oatmeal, kidney beans, and apples are good sources of soluble fiber.
  • Adding cholesterol-lowering food, such as margarines that contain plant sterol or stanol esters that lower cholesterol for some people.
• Weight management:
  • Losing weight if you are overweight can help lower LDL. Weight management is especially important for those with a group of risk factors that includes high triglyceride and/or low HDL levels and being overweight with a large waist measurement (more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches for women).
• Physical activity:
  • Regular physical activity is recommended for everyone. It can help raise HDL levels and lower LDL levels, and is especially important for those with high triglyceride and/or low HDL levels who are overweight with a large waist measurement.

 **Excerpt taken from Medic8

Colette Morris SAC Dipl. (Diet &Nutrition)   
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