News & tips on health, fitness and nutrition

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Turmeric for cancer prevention

Turmeric is the yellow-colored spice found in curry powder. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, functions as both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, and it may help prevent cancer by interfering with aspects of cellular signaling. 

In laboratory animals, curcumin has been shown to help prevent cancer of the breast, colon, stomach, liver, and lung. Using curry powder to spice up chicken and egg dishes is an easy way to incorporate it into your diet — and it has the added bonus of adding flavor to your meals, without any calories!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Peanuts and peanut butter for cancer prevention


Some research shows that eating a vitamin E–rich diet reduces the risk of stomach, colon, lung, liver, and other cancers, but, as with other antioxidants, vitamin E supplements have largely struck out. 

We recommend adding vitamin E–rich foods like peanuts, peanut butter, almonds, almond butter, and sunflower seeds to your diet; they'll help keep your cells' defenses strong. Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter on a slice of whole grain toast for a filling snack packed with cancer-fighting vitamin E.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Schiff MegaRed Extra Strength 100% Pure Omega-3 Krill Oil, 500mg, Softgels 45 ea

MegaRed® Extra Strength
500mg Omega-3 Krill Oil

Schiff® MegaRed® Extra Strength 500mg Omega-3 Krill Oil is small, red, and even more powerful to support cardiovascular health. MegaRed® Extra Strength provides 500mg of 100% pure omega-3 krill oil in each softgel. And, MegaRed® Extra Strength provides phospholipid omega-3s for fast absorption.


100% Pure Omega-3 Krill Oil 500 mg

  • Just 1 Small Softgel Per Day
  • 45 Day Supply
  • No Fishy Odor or Aftertaste
  • Compare To Fish Oil
May Reduce the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease*
100% Pure Antartic Krill – The Superior Source
Schiff® MegaRed® Extra Strength contains oil from pure Antarctic krill, tiny crustaceans that thrive in the frigid waters of the Antarctic. MegaRed® Extra Strength provides an optimal combination of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and critical antioxidants to support heart and joint health. MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil is the superior source of omega-3. Quality tested for purity.
MegaRed® Extra Strength Omega-3 Krill Oil contains omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Research has shown that DHA and EPA may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Unlike fish oil, the omega-3 fatty acids in MegaRed® Omega-3 Krill Oil are absorbed and carried to the body’s cells in phospholipid form. Phospholipids form the structural basis of cell membranes, so MegaRed® phospholipids with omega-3 fatty acids are easily recognized, incorporated and utilized by the body.

Importantly, because MegaRed® omega-3s are carried in phospholipid form, there is no fishy aftertaste. Just one small, easy-to-swallow MegaRed® softgel to take each day.