The star-shaped superfood you’ve never heard of — it’s packed with protein and omega-3s

The star-shaped superfood you’ve never heard of — it’s packed with protein and omega-3s

This Peruvian seed may be your next favorite superfood. Sacha inchi, also known as mountain peanut, sacha peanut or Inca nut, comes from an adorable star-shaped fruit that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Today, you can find the seeds whole, in protein powders, seed butter and oil. There are also hair and skin care creams … Read more

Omega-3’s Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at Midlife – Neuroscience News

Omega-3’s Linked to Improved Brain Structure and Cognition at Midlife – Neuroscience News

Summary: Boosting omega-3 fatty acid intake helps to preserve brain health and improve cognition in middle age, a new study reports. For those with the Alzheimer’s associated APOE4 gene, omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with greater hippocampal volume and less small vessel disease. Source: UT San Antonio Eating cold-water fish and other sources of … Read more