By now, everyone knows there's a big difference between the fat in ice cream and the kind in olive oil, walnuts, or avocado. But if you haven't visited your seafood counter lately, you could be missing out on one of the most virtuous fats of all: omega-3 fatty acids.
Canned tuna is the second most popular seafood product in the United States after shrimp. Most kids who, more often than not, turn up their noses at fresh fish, will happily eat a tuna fish sandwich. Perhaps they feel it's less fishy because it comes out of a can.
Building hope for one pill to prevent many cancers, vitamin D cut the risk of several types of cancer by 60 percent overall for older women in the most rigorous study yet.
Most of the 15 finalists in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee were a seasoned crew. And that, in the end, might have helped propel Evan M. O'Dorney, 13, who has taken to eating tuna sandwiches from Subway for good luck each of the three times he has been in the finals...
The first question that comes up when discussing tuna's nutritional value is an important one: does this humble fish contain dangerous levels of mercury?
Eating plenty of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids -- such as tuna and salmon -- may reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration, a new study says...
In addition to the many other benefits that come from including seafood in a balanced diet, the essential omega-3 fatty acids found in fish — DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) — are especially beneficial for pregnant and nursing women...
The omega-3 fatty acid in some fish may be a "brain food" that helps ward off depression because it increases gray matter in three areas that tend to be smaller in people who have serious depression, a study suggests today...
Nearly all American women are in danger of heart disease or stroke and should be more aggressive about lowering their risk — including asking their doctors about daily aspirin use, the American Heart Association said today in new guidelines...
To the Editor: In their Clinical Review, Drs Mozaffarian and Rimm provide analyses that balance the risks and benefits
of consuming fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs)...
Over the past 20 years, the diets of American adults have become more consistent with most dietary recommendations for heart disease prevention -- but the trend may not be continuing, research suggests.
...Increase your intake of cold-water fish such as salmon, halibut, tuna and bluefish. Research indicates that the omega-3 fatty acids in these cold-water fish may help reduce symptoms of depression..
...By adopting a sensible eating strategy and factoring exercise into your daily routine, you can indulge in some holiday treats. "Red meat contains saturated fat and omega-6 fatty acids but no omega-3s, which protect against disease," said Dr. Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet. The result is an increase in cancer risk, heart attacks and strokes. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids include cold-water fish like tuna, salmon, sardines and trout.
...environmental activists continue to alarm the public about numerous chemicals and other environmental exposures that have not been shown to cause harm to human health. The media echoes the fears.
In recent years the role of fatty acids such as omega-3, present in oily fish including salmon and sardines, has been identified as important in producing children who are bright, dextrous and sociable.
Health-conscious consumers have long been vexed by whether the health benefits of seafood outweigh the risks from toxic substances, such as mercury. Now, two large federally-funded studies have weighed the evidence and reached a definitive conclusion: Eat fish.
The health benefits of eating fish regularly outweigh the danger from mercury and other contaminants even for pregnant women and children, two major reports concluded yesterday as scientists tried to resolve a slippery question that has long vexed consumers.
The heart-healthy benefits of eating fish overshadow any risk posed by mercury or other dangerous contaminants, the Institute of Medicine reported Tuesday.
Heart disease is our nation's No. 1 killer, and obesity is on the rise. An estimated 70 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. Put simply, our poor eating and exercise habits are literally killing us.
Not too many years ago, rule number one for heart-healthy eating was, "Cut down on fat as much as possible." But scientists now know that not all fats are equal and some actually reduce the risk of heart disease.
Eating tuna or other broiled or baked fish appears to have a beneficial effect on the electrical system of the heart,
which may help prevent life-threatening heart rhythm disorders, according to a new report.
If you want to reduce your risk for getting cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of
other diseases, the message is clear - eat a nutrient-rich, low-fat, high fiber diet, with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Just don't say she's fishy or that she has good taste like Charlie the Tuna. Anne Forristall Luke is the new president of the U.S. Tuna Foundation, succeeding David Burney , who retired after 30 years as head of operations.
Question: I have heard that I need to take omega 3 fatty acids. What are they supposed to do and how much do I take? What is the difference between omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids?
The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) today called on the Food and Drug Administration to dismiss a demand for new warning signs at grocery-store fish counters.
Isn't eating fish to promote good health a no-brainer? Not according to a new Consumer Reports article that claims pregnant women should not eat fish, especially tuna.
Backed by compelling science that links seafood consumption to reduced risk of disease, the U.S. government this week is recommending that all
Americans, especially pregnant and nursing women and children, eat two seafood meals per week that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Protein is a critical part of a healthy diet, and eating the right amount helps with everything from higher energy to stronger muscles.
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