Nutrition and Diet Tips

The introduction of fish in the diet of an infant before the age of nine months could lessen the chances of subsequently developing dermatitis or eczema.

Such an approach, the result of research published in Archives of Disease in Childhood (Archives of Disease in Childhood), is based at the increase of such disorders in Western countries due to dietary and environmental factors.

Characterized by inflammation and dryness with different injuries that include pruritus (itching), and scales, eczema or dermatitis is the most common skin condition very frequent in children.

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The omega-3 supplements are everywhere, as is now well aware of their health benefits through many studies that evaluated endorsed these fatty acids as essential for the health of the arteries, heart, the brain, and so on.

But is it necessary to consume in pill form?, Since through the diet can be obtained naturally or biologically, without resorting to the comfortable chemistry, which usually offers them as fish oil.

“To some extent the public now believes that supplements are different medications, but in reality a supplement, it is medication,” says David Siscovick, codirector of the Research Unit for Cardiovascular Health at the University of Washington in Seattle, which much studied the prevention of heart disease.

The American Heart Association recommends that everyone get an optimal intake of omega food, eating a variety of fish at least twice a week and plant sources.

Natural sources of Omega 3:

Tuna.
Salmon.
Mackerel.
Wild Trout
Herring.
Sardines.
Soy.
Nuts.
Flaxseed.
Canola oil.