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May 29, 2020

Week 2: Healthy Eating Contest: Mood Food.

  • May 29, 2020
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Week 2: MOOD FOOD: Include one omega-3-rich food in your diet every day this week, June 8-14, 2020.

 

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the structure and function of the nervous system. Deficiencies in omega-3s are connected to cognitive and mood disorders. Include omega-3-rich foods such as mackerel, salmon, herring, oysters, anchovies, flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts in your diet every day to give your brain a boost.

 

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    kg5652
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    June 10, 2020

    My favorite snack is black olives so it's easy to rack up the omega 3!

     

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      CindyB323563
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      June 10, 2020

      I've been snacking on walnuts in between meals to get more Omega-3 in my diet.

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        dbrixius
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        June 10, 2020

         

        We love to incorporate salmon into our weekly diet. There are so many recipes out there. Always fun to try new ones. Enjoy nuts on top as well.

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          cathy39
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          June 10, 2020

          I love salmon and I eat it at least twice a week.  My go to salad is Caesar with lots of anchovies.        

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            ah7156
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            June 10, 2020

            I enjoy tuna on my daily salad with peppers, sunflower seeds & walnuts & a vinaigrette dressing🤗

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              dd5311004
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              June 10, 2020

              Omega 3 + oyster roast fun for the win!

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              NicoleB498781
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              June 11, 2020

              This morning I ate English Muffins smeared with avocado packed with lots of Omega 3s in place of butter or margarine for breakfast. It was so delicious.

               

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                re12251932
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                June 11, 2020

                This super breakfast turbo charges me for the day!

                Slow cook oatmeal, fresh berries, applesauce and a spoonful of Chia Seeds on top for an extra Omega-3 fatty acid boost!

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                  DeborahC243275
                  Contributor ⭐
                  June 25, 2020

                  For added protein and holds you longer add Oikos Vanilla yogurt and egg whites w/ cinnamon.

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                  mz4814
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                  June 11, 2020

                  A classic Caesar Salad brings the Omega 3s with anchovies in the dressing  Yum! 😊

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                    re3961
                    Contributor ⭐
                    June 11, 2020

                    Little Changes Add Up
                    One small change I've implemented to increase nutrition in my food is using eggs that come from hens fed an omega-3 enhanced diet. Another is taking a daily fish oil supplement.
                    There are many, many more, and AARP is a great source for finding ideas and inspiration!Small Daily Changes for Better Health 

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                      Veeks
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                      June 12, 2020

                      Adding omega-3 foods to dinner: pasta with sauteed spinach and arugula (olive oil and garlic, of course), topped with chopped walnuts and crushed red pepper. Photo might not look so good, but it was delicious!

                       

                       

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