Beyond. Health and Wellness Magazine August 2016 | Page 16

Supplement of the Month: O Fish Oil mega-3 and fish oils have been shown to have numerous benefits in research, especially to help decrease inflammation in the body. There is positive research regarding various health conditions and increasing Omega-3 oils. Research shows benefits for: • • • • Mental support Anxiety and depression Diabetes Eye concerns like Macular Degeneration • Joint problems and arthritis • Cancer • Heart disease It is also especially important for children to have higher levels of one of the components of Fish Oils which is DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). This element of fish oils helps the brain and nervous system develop. That is why it is important to make sure children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding moms get a proper dose of DHA and fish oils. Recent studies have shown that by increasing intake of DHA in infants into the school-age years may be an easy way to generate measurable improvements in their brain function including memory, intelligence, and concentration. DHA and the other component of fish oil EPA are only found in fish, fish oils, and krill oil. Because of the known benefits of brain development, many formulas and children’s foods are now fortified with DHA. It is important to supplement or to utilize krill oil. ​ ORRIDGE IS SUCH A HEALTHY AND FILLING BREAKFAST, IT’S P GREAT FOR YOUR CHILDREN, FOR YOU, ANYONE REALLY! HOWEVER, MOST OF THE TIME CHILDREN FIND PORRIDGE REALLY BORING, RIGHT? MAKE IT DELICIOUS AND FUN TO EAT BY ADDING SOME BERRIES, BANANAS, NUTS, ANYTHING YOU LIKE, BE CREATIVE. 16