Wellness and Healthy Tips

1. Natural antidepressants

You've heard the benefits of omega-3 which was much discussed lately. In addition to "sharpen" the brain, omega-3 was also effective to counteract the depression. Fat content that make up our brain tissue is formed from fatty acids and omega-3 supplementation studies have shown that these fatty acids can reduce depression. According to Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, omega-3 works by increasing the antidepressant effect, so not a single work
To get this effect, he suggested to consume 2 grams of fish oil every day. But to get the proper dose you can consulted it to a doctor.

Besides taking the drug, we also can avoid depression by making a positive and fun activities. Hanging out with other people or family members to share is also recommended to reduce the pressure or burden the mind.

2. Prevent Blindness

Consuming foods rich in fatty acids such as omega-3 fish oil was also able to reduce the risk of visual impairment, according to a research review.

As published in the journal The Annals of Ophthalmology, the research review Australian experts said omega-3 may reduce the risk of someone suffering from degenerative vision disorder known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to 30 percent more. However, researchers did not recommend any person to consume more omega-3 if you just want to avoid this threat.

In medical terms, AMD is a condition progressively worsening vision and can not be improved by thinning and bleeding around the macula or central retina. People with AMD, mostly aged 60 years and over, usually lose the ability to see in detail. In some severe cases, sufferers AMD can said blind but still have little ability to see.

 Some research has been used to connect the omega-3 with a variety of health benefits. One of the most significant was the recommendation of the study that omega-3 can help people with heart disease.

 This time, experts from the University of Melbourne trying to make a review or a review of the results of nine studies on the relationship of omega-3 and AMD. Nine in total research involving 88,974 participants and more than 3.000 in the drive it suffered from AMD.

 This review will give researchers think in terms of statistical power and more comprehensive analysis than each of the research only considered the possibility or number of factors.

 The results of a review concluded that consume of fish at least twice a week can reduce the risk of developing AMD. Decrease the risk by 38 per cent found in participants who ate the most noted of omega-3 than those who consume less.

Leadership research confirms Dr. Elaine Chong, omega-3 be an vital component to the health of the retina. There is a possibility if one deficiency would be more susceptible to AMD because the cells in the retina of the eye is always renew naturally.

 Although omega-3 intake is associated with risk of AMD, Chong not recommend yet to routine consume because still lack of research evidence. "Although the meta-analysis indicates that consume of fish and foods containing omega-3 associated with a lower risk of AMD, yet there is enough evidence from current literature to support routine consumption for AMD prevention," said Chong.

 3. Help educate the Brain

 Salmon is the best source of omega-3, DHA and EPA. All three are important to help the growth and brain function. EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) is believed to play an important role in the prevention of heart disease, while DHA (docosahezaenoic acid) needed for brain development and nerve.

 Final research study - recently stated that the individuals who consume these fatty acids in their diet have a much mind sharp. The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer shows that omega-3 that contain DHA and EPA help to protect against the occurrence of breast cancer.

 In addition to salmon, from the data that have been issued by the Institute of Nutrition Department of Health, several types of fish contain / levels of omega-3 high (there are up to 10.9 g/100 g)

 However, keep in mind, these fatty acids volatile when the fish cooked by frying or burned. The best way is with steamed recommended, because the fatty acid is not lost. Some tips for your diet variation with salmon:

• Sandwich
  Make a salmon sandwich, mix with mayonnaise, mustard, tomato, small pieces of carrots, watercress and celery. Add strawberry yogurt as a couple your meal. If you want you can replace white bread with wheat bread.
• Fish soup
  Enter the salmon pieces that have been boiled into a broccoli cream soup you make, add a little piece of broccoli for extra nutrition, so get the right flavor. In addition to easy, this meal contains no fat and calories. If you want you can vary these foods by making soup with a mixture of ordinary and a little bit of green tomatoes were sweet and sour.
• Salmon burger
  Chop the salmon to taste, combine with spinach, onions, garlic finely chopped. Stir together and form a ball - medium sized meat balls. Heat a frying pan, put a little oil, meat ball with a spatula. Serve with red rice.