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EQUANIMITY
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WINTER EDITION 2013
fitness & nutrition
Healthy Heart
M
uch research has documented the heart-healthy and
immune-enhancing effects of omega-3 fatty acids on our
health, but has the message been clear enough to convince
the general public to regularly consume foods rich in these powerful
nutrients? Mechanisms by which the omega-3 fats are thought to
improve heart health include reducing blood pressure, acting as
Eat for a Healthy
Heart and mind
anne VanBeber, Phd, Rd, Ld