In the first article of this series we talked about the negative impact of 4 common food toxins: wheat, industrial seed oil, fructose and processed soy. In the second article we discussed which fats, carbohydrates and proteins are the best source of fuel for your body. In this article we're going to importance of eating real food.
"Real food" is:
Whole, unprocessed and unrefined
pasture-raised (a.k.a. grass-fed) and wild
local, seasonal and organic
Let's look at each of these ...
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Article summaryThe benefits of fish oil supplementation have been grossly overstated
Most of the studies showing fish oil benefits are short-term, lasting less than one year
The only fish oil study lasting more than four years showed an increase in heart disease and sudden death
Fish oil is highly unstable and vulnerable to oxidative damage
There's no evidence that healthy people benefit from fish oil supplementation
Taking several grams of fish oil per day may be hazardous to your health
A new ...
In this second podcast episode I cover the basics of essential fatty acids, discuss the importance of reducing intake of omega-6 and increasing intake of omega-3, and compare the relative benefits of fish vs. fish oil as sources of omega-3.
I go through most of the material I've written about in my special report on essential fatty acids, fish and fish oil, but there is some additional material in the podcast that isn't in the written series. ...
Summary
Sorry, folks. Another long one. It was unavoidable, though, because I really did want this to be a "definitive guide" that covers all (or at least most) of the relevant issues involved with choosing a fish oil. Here's a summary for the time-challenged:
There are seven important factors to consider when choosing a fish oil: purity, freshness, potency, nutrients, bioavailability, sustainability, and cost.
Not all fish oils are created equal. It's essential to do your homework ...
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