How Vegetarians Can Get Healthy Omega-3 in Their Diet

Strict vegetarians or vegans who do not eat any type of animal foods might not get enough omega-3 fatty acid in their diets. Studies have shown that vegetarians and vegans could have as little as half the amount of omega-3 in their body as their omnivore friends. Omega-3 is essential for good health and vegans should make sure they get enough in their diet. Vegans could also have an unhealthy omega-6 to omega-3 ratio due to their diet. There are foods and supplements that vegans should eat to ensure they are getting enough omega-3.

Are Omega-3 Fortified Foods Worth the Extra Cost?

We are continually hearing how good eating fish is for our health, but for people who do not like eating fish, getting enough healthy omega-3 fatty acid can be hard. The food industry came up with the idea of fortifying our food with omega-3. Are these fortified foods worth the money?

Are Enriched and Fortified Foods Healthy?

It seems almost all the foods we buy and eat are either enriched and or fortified and that is a big selling point for the food industry. There is a difference between enriched and fortified foods and does this always mean these foods are healthy. And where do those vitamins come from that they fortify our foods with?

Unhealthy Processed Foods: Whatever Happened to Real Food

I wonder if teens and young adults today even know what real food tastes like. They have grown up with so many chemically processed foods that is all they know. Processed food might taste good but at what cost to your health.

Why Americans Are Still Overweight and Unhealthy

Americans continue to gain weight. Not only in adults, but the obesity problem is causing concern for children's health. The percentage of children with type II (adult onset) diabetes has increased by 30% in the past decade and 10% of the children in the U.S. now have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.