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  • Food
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    • Healthy Eating “in the Wild”
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  • What are Omega-3s? 4 things you need to know about these essential fatty acids
    Food,  Nutrition News and Research,  Products & Retailers

    What Are Omega-3s? 4 Things You Need to Know About These Essential Fatty Acids

    October 25, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Omega-3 fatty acids explained! What they are, why they are important, how much you need, and how to get enough through food and supplements.

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    Brook Hagen

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    Turmeric and Curcumin: The Super Nutrient Spice?

    January 22, 2020 / 5 Comments

    How to know whether turmeric supplements are for you. If you live near a Natural Grocers (NG) health food store, you may be familiar with their regular publication, the “good4u Health Hotline Magazine”. This is a legit magazine that is part sales flyer, but also includes nutrition articles, recipes, and store events. I really get into reading these, especially the nutrition articles. They vary from the typical – “eat more organic vegetables” – to the obscure – “methylation adaptogens to restore methylation balance”. (What?! I’ll have to do some research on that one!) The January edition of good4u Health Hotline included the eye-catching article “Natural Grocers Top 10 Trends for…

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    Brook Hagen

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I hold a BS in Dietetics (Missouri State University) and an MS in human nutrition (Colorado State University). The information I provide is based on my formal education and practice in dietetics, human nutrition, and biochemistry; and my experience as a runner and athlete.  Any recommendations I may make about exercise, nutrition, supplements or lifestyle; or information provided to you in person or on this website are for information purposes only and do not take the place of professional medical advice.

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