Author Archives: Dan Ho

About Dan Ho

Dan has been a stay-at-home-dad for over 8 years and began researching the importance of omega 3 fatty acids and nutrition when his wife became pregnant with twins. He is now a strong advocate for living a natural, healthy lifestyle, and believes a high quality fish oil should be the cornerstone of any good supplementation program. Dan recently celebrated his 40th birthday and believes that diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle choices become increasingly important when reaching this age and beyond.

An Omega 3 Food List: Discover Which Foods are Rich in Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids

When it comes to the benefits of omega 3, most of us have heard by now that we should be including more of these essential fats into our diet. However, how many of us can actually rattle off a list … Continue reading

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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce The Risk of Diabetes?

For anyone with diabetes, or has a close family member with this condition, the word insulin is probably a big part of their lives. One of the biggest diabetes risk markers is insulin resistance, which precedes type two diabetes (and … Continue reading

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The Link Between Vision Loss and Your Diet: Omega-3 Fats May Help Protect You

In the United States, age-related macular degeneration occurs in more than six out of every 100 adults over age 40. In a new study, researchers in the Netherlands “surveyed the eating habits of more than 2,000 participants over the age … Continue reading

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Omega-3 And Diabetes: Higher Intake of These Essential Fats Associated With Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Two interesting new reports highlight that people who get more omega-3 essential fatty acids may be at a lower risk of developing diabetes, type 2. The studies appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. One involves 3,000 older US … Continue reading

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Are All Omega-3 Rich Foods Good For You? Not In Our Opinion!

We have mixed feelings about today’s post. A recent news article states that omega-3 rich foods and drinks are set to grow significantly in the next few years. According to the article referenced below, “Packaged Facts, which includes products enriched … Continue reading

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Think You’re Eating The Healthy, Omega-3 Rich Fish You Ordered? Maybe Not!

Next time you’re at the supermarket or restaurant and you think to yourself “I’m going to eat healthier today and pass up on the steak and order an omega-3 rich fish,” you may not be getting the fish you ordered. … Continue reading

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Recovery After Heart Stent Procedure May Be Improved With Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption

Heart stent recovery is a concern for the numerous people who undergo this procedure every year around the world. A new study suggests that heart attack risk can be reduced afterward by the use of blood thinning meds in conjunction … Continue reading

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Want To Stop Binge Drinking? Omega 3 Fish Oils Show Promise Study Suggests

Too many people around the world the world drink too much alcohol. Some studies are suggesting that approximately 10% of cancers are linked to alcohol consumption. Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine may have unlocked how to stop binge … Continue reading

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Fish Oil and Diabetes: Can Omega-3 Prevent Diabetes and Help Those Already Diagnosed?

There has been some promising research over the years showing a beneficial link between fish oil and diabetes. The reason for the benefit, it has been argued by some health experts, is that essential fatty acids, such as omega-3′s, may … Continue reading

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Heart Failure in Women Slashed By Consuming More Omega-3 Rich Fatty Fish

A rather large scale, long term study was analyzed by joint researchers from Harvard Medical School in the US and Karolinska Institute in Sweden on the possible effects of dietary choices. Specifically, the researchers followed 36,234 women, who were between … Continue reading

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