We know that food fuels our body, but it may also fuel our minds. There are many foods and beverages available that are fortified with DHA that can help to support cognitive function, and the best way to make sure you’re getting sufficient amounts of DHA is to try incorporating it into your diet with…
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A proper lunch helps to keep a child’s brain sharp at school
If you’re a parent, you are probably very familiar with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, string cheese and apples. We all try to encourage our kids to eat healthy foods that give them nourishment to stay focused and energized throughout the day. Do you know how much DHA omega-3 you pack in their lunches? DHA…
Why should you choose foods packed with DHA?
Next time you break for lunch during work or a study session, consider ordering a meal with fatty fish or pack a lunch with foods fortified with DHA omega-3. The “Memory Improvement with Docosahexaenoic Acid [DHA] Study” (MIDAS), found that a diet rich in DHA can improve memory in adults 55 years of age and…
Brain Health Benefits of Breast Feeding
Major infant brain growth occurs during pregnancy and during the first two years of life, which makes it important for parents to feed their babies proper nutrition between birth and two years old. During this stage in their lives, babies have the greatest need for DHA, an omega-3 fat that is a major structural fat…
Perfect Recipes for a Summer Picnic
Summer picnics are a great way to get outdoors and spend quality time with the family. So why not feed the ones you love quality food? Below are healthy recipes created by Elizabeth Somer, MA and RD. These easy recipes are perfect for summer picnics and they’re enhanced with DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid that…
Depressive Symptoms in Early Pregnancy
Some women develop depressive symptoms during or after childbirth, but it is unclear why some women do and others do not. A history of depression and difficult socioeconomic conditions increase the risk of developing depression, but other factors, including nutrition may contribute as well. Several studies have examined whether a woman’s omega-3 status is associated…
4th of July: Four Ways to Help Maintain a Healthy Brain
We hope you had a great July 4th! In honor of the holiday, Neurologist Majid Fotuhi, M.D., Ph.D. provides four tips to help maintain a healthy mind. Exercise regularly Research has found associations between physical activity and improved cognitive skills. Tip: Engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day to help build…
Women with High Intakes of Seafood Omega-3s May Have Fewer Strokes
Research suggests that consuming omega-3s is associated with a lower risk of stroke in women, and some reports suggest that men who consume fatty fish regularly may also have a lower risk of stroke. Not all research studies agree, however, and some reports suggest that men who consume fatty fish regularly may also have a…
A Healthy Father’s Day Gift
From the time you were born DHA has been a key component for your developing brain and eyes. It continues to support brain and eye function throughout life. As a matter of fact, DHA is a major structural and functional fat found in the brain, and one of the omega-3 fatty acids recommended by the…
Omega-3 fatty acids and mental cognition
Do you want more information about omega-3 fatty acids and mental cognition? Click here to learn about whether you are meeting recommendations.
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