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08/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Survive colon cancer by eating more Omega-3s, says new study

An observational study has concluded that increasing your intake of omega-3s found in oily fish can reduce your risk of dying from colon cancer by 70 percent. These findings, published in the medical journal Gut, suggest that colon cancer and other related conditions can be managed with proper diet, among other things. Dr. Jules Garbus, a […]

08/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Load up on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to prevent obesity and improve your insulin resistance

Not all fats are bad. A group of essential fats from plants is downright important in maintaining and improving the healthy functions of your body. A newly-published Canadian study identified alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) as the omega fatty acids that reduce the risks of obesity and improve your resistance to high levels of glucose. […]

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