Omega-3

Some of us may need more fish than others, and we all have that one relative who, no matter how much fish he eats, is still an idiot.

Dumb family members aside, a new study supports the claim that diets rich in fish--specifically omega-3 fatty acids--help stave off dementia.

It seems like health experts are always telling us to eat more fish. But not everyone finds that easy to do. Some kinds of fish taste strong and "fishy," which not everyone can tolerate. And other types contain mercury or other contaminants--obviously not ideal. And for those who are cost-conscious? The fish counter can be a very, very scary place.

So for many, farm-raised tilapia seems like a great solution. It's mild-tasting, widely available, has low mercury levels, and is relatively inexpensive. A great way to add more healthy fish to the diet, right?

Maybe not. According to a study out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, farm-raised tilapia may not be the healthiest choice, and for people with certain medical conditions, they say it could even be dangerous.

Have you noticed how many products have Omega 3 added? Omega 3 is the new health food buzzword - but have we been mislead by marketing hype?

Lois Smithers has written a fascinating exposé showing how confusing labeling of Omega 3 foods is undermining our health.

Chia seeds--yep, the same ones that will eventually grow into one of those goofy chia pets if you encourage them--are being called the newest Superfood.

Are they any good for you? And what the heck do you do with them?

Despite the various controversies surrounding nutrition - Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the few nutrients where everyone seems to be in agreement.

Omega 3 EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) are essential because our body is unable to manufacture them.

Food manufacturers are now 'fortifying' a number of different processed food products with Omega 3. However it's possible to easily meet your Omega 3 needs from basic whole foods.

Research in Evolution and Human Behavior has found an interesting relationship between a mother's gluteofemoral (i.e. butt and thigh) fat and her child's cognitive ability.

Essentially: hourglass-shaped women have smarter kids.

Brain Diet? Sounds gross… AND high in cholesterol. (Oh, I get it…never mind). I picked this book up expecting it to be much like any other of its kind - 250+ pages that could have been summarized in one paragraph. Boy was I wrong...

US scientists have genetically engineered pigs in order to make omega-3 fatty acids that "may one day serve as a healthier source of pork chops or bacon". The researchers transferred a worm gene into pig cells.

The thought is enough to make me feel nauseous. How did we come to this?