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The world's fish population is depleting rapidly while seafood consumption is growing so where can you go to get Omega 3 from food?  Here are six surprising sources

1. Domestic cattle fed grains high in omega-6 fatty acids
2. Algae and seaweed
3. Colorful fruits and dark green, leafy vegetables
4. Oils, such as flaxseed and hemp
5. Flaxseed
6. Other nuts and seeds

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We're on Day 25 of Dr. Craig Koniver's Spring Detox Cleanse. I actually think I could make this my lifestyle with only a few tweaks. Of course we will continue to drink Body Ami twice daily. I must admit that I do miss the occasional glass of red wine or bubbly. I also learned that although I enjoy jasmine green tea, I miss my daily coffee. I'll be back to shade grown, organic decaf coffee in the future (in moderation, of course). We're hooked on raw honey and gluten free hot cereal. Those will be a staple in our household.

Craig Koniver, MD opened Primary Plus Organic Medicine, LLC is June 2006. He is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who has extensive experience and interest in the field of natural and organic medicine. He will be launching his proprietary Detox program soon.  The program includes Organic Performance Labs enzymes, minerals, supplements, and Body Ami. He is also selling Body Ami in his office (and it's going fast according to his tweet). 

From time to time it's important to be reminded about the benefits of cleansing your body of toxins.

With all the talk about calories on menus, the overwhelming % of obesity, and a growing consciousness for eating the right foods, I want to offer simple ways to reduce caloric intake and improve wellness.

A very simple way to get more nutritious meals is to substitute rice for pasta or potatoes. Rice bran can help cut cholesterol and lower blood sugar. It is also rich in disease-fighting compounds and fiber. Be sure to chose whole-grain rice. Some options in addition to brown rice are black japonica, red rice, brown basmati which have more fiber and flavor.

Pierre and Pierre, creators of Thee Quest embarked on a 28 day challenge for perfect health. They believe in their ability to solve health problems on their own with the proper research and tools. We at Body Ami, are happy to be part of their research and solution.

New research suggests the fatty acids may possess an even more fundamental benefit: Heart patients with high omega-3 intake had relatively longer "telomeres," which are stretches of DNA whose length correlates with longevity. Read the full article here:

Omega 3 has become popular for its ability to reduce the risk of heart disease. An article in today's Personal Journal section of the WSJ, discussed worldwide scientific studies of Omega 3's potential for treating other serious conditions including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and rheumatoid arthritis. This seems logical since it's main benefit is to reduce inflammation.
More research is needed,  but the scientists believe that the results of the studies will provide insight that can help develop new medicines to treat disease.

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