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Mar 28, 2012
Jeannie

Healthy Fats that Melt Fats

Healthy fats are not new to us. But lately, researchers are fascinated to see how a diet that includes them still assures a beautiful silhouette, no matter if it’s a larger caloric intake. This is because fatty acids have a large number of calories, as well.

The best sources for fatty acids are avocado, dark green vegetables, oily fish, nuts, olives, various seeds, macadamia and coconut oil. Expert advice is to include them all, generously, in your daily menus.

For both cooking and to put them in salads, you can use coconut oil, macadamia nuts or walnuts, obtained by cold pressing.

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Jul 21, 2011
Jeannie

4 Natural Antidepressants For a Better Life

Depression can be serious. It often requires professional help or taking drugs. However, by increasing our consumption of certain essential nutrients, it can happen to prevent depression, relieve symptoms and improve the effectiveness of antidepressants.

1. Foods rich in Omega-3

In countries such as Japan, Taiwan, and Finland, where fish consumption is high, the rate of depression is usually very low. Conversely, in regions where fish consumption is low, as in North America and Europe, the rate of depression is 10 times higher. Women who rarely eat fish have two times more likely to develop depression than those who eat regularly.

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