The International Olympic Conference have made recommendations based on the current research that athletes may need up to four times the amount of omega-3 fat than the recommendations made for the general population. Athletes may need around 2000mg or eight to ten serves of seafood each week.
What you chose to eat during your pregnancy plays a major role in the health of your child. One food group which has a matrix of health benefits to promote optimal health including brain development is seafood.
There is no denying that when your body goes through menopause there will be some changes. The drop of the sex hormones oestrogen and testosterone creates many changes in your body.
Do you suffer from indigestion or heartburn? More than one in every ten Australians experience this uncomfortable condition and it is one of the most common digestive disorders. The cause and treatment can vary from person to person.
The powerful anti-inflammatory effects in seafood are well known. This is primarily due to seafood being a great source of omega-3 fat. This anti-inflammatory property in seafood may promote health and keep your body in balance from a health perspective.
If you want to follow a low carb diet, there are better ways than others. There are potential health benefits to a low or lower cab diet such as reduction of weight if obese or overweight and improvements in control in type two diabetes. The key to any successful diet is the ability to sustain it and one way is by giving your body the right type of low carb foods to promote health.
The function of your body is a highly tuned system and the health effects of seafood is well documented. When one function becomes dysfunctional it can have a ripple effect. The condition known as metabolic syndrome is an example of this. Metabolic resistance includes having high blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol, and insulin resistance. These conditions put you at greater risk of diabetes and heart disease.
You may have noticed the term ‘functional food’ written on products in your supermarket but you might not be sure exactly what this term means. Most food provides nutrients which help your body to function, such as carbohydrates for energy and protein for cell repair. Functional foods are a class beyond the basic macronutrients a food can provide. To be classified as a functional food, additional health benefits must be present.
You are not alone if your child has been diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is estimated that one in twenty children have this mental health disorder. ADHD is characterised by above normal levels of hyperactivity, impulsive behaviours and difficulty focusing on a single task or remaining still for an extended period. ADHD is seen in both girls and boys but is more common in boys.
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