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Omega 3 rich Foods

So what are essential fatty acids?

Essential fatty acids are acids our body needs but cannot create by itself. Therefore these omega 3 and omega 6 acids need to be obtained through your daily diet. These essential fatty acids are required by our bodies and provide loads of health benefits. Omega 3 fatty acids support your brain, heart, joints and your overall health. Omega 6 on the other hand is anti-inflammatory and helps maintaining a healthy skin.

The Problem with Omega 3

The problem is omega 3 is very poorly available in our most popular foods. Check out the picture below to see that only fish contains omega 3 in high amounts. This is why many people choose supplements high in omega-3 and I am a fan myself. I've been taking fish oil for almost 3 years now and have been really satisfied with my health since. I recently switched to Hemp Oil and Flaxseed oil caps to try something different.

Omega 3 rich foods

Down below you find another graph. This graph shows which foods are most rich in omega 3 fatty acids. I just take my supplements and eat walnuts and salmon when I get the chance. If you aren't using supplements is it recommended including some of these foods in your diets. 

Why are Omega 3 fatty acids good?

• Omega 3 is effective against inflammation
• Omega 3 eases muscle and joint pain
• Omega 3 is good for your heart
• Omega 3 raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol
• Omega 3 increases brain function and memory power
• Omega 3 may help treating depression
• Omega 3 helps improving skin health in lots of ways.

Enough reasons to consider bringing in more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. If your already eating a lot of omega 3's, good for you keep it up. Let me know if any of you are using them already, I find it interesting what my readers diet consists of.

Best Food Documentaries

I have wanted to to share the best food documentaries for quite a while. I've made my top-5 list down below. Watching these will definitely change the way you look at food and diseases. I hope these documentaries will help you create a better lifestyle.

Food Inc 

For me the best food documentary out there. It shows where our food comes from and how
corporations put profit ahead of consumer health. It shows the effect our today's 'perfect foods' have on our health.

Supersize Me

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock eats fastfood for 30 days and reveals how toxic and dangerous fastfood really is. This documentary contains loads of information about what fastfoods does to our bodies. You will think twice when you consider eating Mac Donald's after watching this documentary.

Forks over Knives

Basically this documentary reveals what plant-based diets can do to control degenerative diseases that afflict us, it also shows how these diseases can be reversed eating a plant-based diet.

Dying to have Known / The Beautiful Truth

Documentaries on the works of Max Gerson. Max Gerson cured patients of cancer with his own created diet. His diet: fat-free, salt-free, low protein, great quantities of vegetable juice, supplements and detoxification. These documentaries show a whole new side to the cancer industry and the alternative cures that may be hidden from the mainstream. After watching this, you be the one to judge.

Simply Raw: reversing diabetes in 30 days

A documentary that follows 6 americans with diabetes who switch over to a diet containing only vegetarian organic foods, uncooked. It shows how diabetes is reversed by this diet, without pharmaceutical drugs.

This is my top 5 for the best food documentaries. There are many more to find, if you like watching documentaries I can suggest this website.

Is organic food better for you?

Over the last decade there has been a push towards a responsible and healthy approach to eating. Organic food production is finally getting accepted in our society and it could not come at a better time! With diseases as BSE, Salmonella, BST and genetic engineering of our foods the consumers demand change. The answer to all these problems is quite clear: Go Organic.

"Organic faming means using nature's own tools to do something natural: grow and harvest food that is safe for everyone and everything."

To live organically doesn't mean giving up the pleasures of life, and it also doesn't mean a whole lifestyle change. It means to be a responsible consumer. You have to be aware of the issues first, which I will highlight in this blog post. Once you know all the facts about conventional farming methods, you are very brave to not go organic.

The advantages of going Organic

Organic products are grown without synthetic chemical pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. With organic faming, great attention is paid to the health of the soils, animals and ecosystems involved in the creation of these organic foods. The following benefits rise to the occasion.

• Reduction of the amount of toxic and chemicals in our food supply. 
• Protecting the health of future generations. The choices you make today will have a major impact on the future generations.
• Creating a safer and healthier food supply.
• Improving the quality of the soil
• Healthier environment for both humans and animals. Balance of our ecosystem is a top priority for Organic farmers.

Reasons for Going Organic

• Organic food is produced and grown under natural conditions, therefore no chemicals are used. 
• Organic vegetables are grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides in the ground. 
• Nothing labeled as organic is irradiated or is Genetically Modified (Check this link:GMO for more info).
• You will avoid hundreds of food additives. In the EU these are called E-numbers. Many of these additives are known to cause: cancer, hyperactivity, insomnia, birth defects, anxiety, asthma and allergies. (Check this link: E-numbers for more info)
• Organic is also good for the farm animals. These organically raised animals are given comfortable surroundings and space, also are they fed with organic foods. These animals are not been giving antibiotics or other drugs with exceptions to serious illnesses.
• Organic foods have never been linked to BSE (mad cow disease)
• Going organic will increase the demand for organic products. When you choose organic you send out a message to food manufacturers, farmers, retailers and governments that you do not want to buy conventional food but choose organic. In turn organic food will be more readily available and less expensive in the future.

With avoiding all these chemicals you build yourself up to good health. Your body (mostly your liver) will not have to work hard to get rid of all the chemicals in your food. You will feel better and will be healthier if you make the change.

Furthermore organic foods are more rich in vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients which support your overall health. Besides all this, organic food actually tastes a whole lot better! I dare you to try the difference before judging.

Organic food is more than just a new trend in eating. It is the food of the future and one of the few ways to eat safely and be certain that what you are eating is healthy. Never before have we been given the opportunity to control what we eat and put on our bodies, take this opportunity before it's to late.

E-numbers dangers

An addition to my post on Organic foods. Here is a danger list for E-numbers also known as food additives. Here is an overview of the most dangerous E-numbers. 

There is also a useful app where you can check out the different additives.

Check this link for the app.

For more information on E numbers begin by checking out the Wikipedia page.

What is a GMO?

Infographics on Genetically Modified Organisms, why you should avoid them.

(Click the picture for enlargement.)

Benefits and side effects of Coffee

The benefits and side effects of coffee consumption in an infographic. I'll probably get into detail on coffee later on. 

Click on the image below