Omega-3's Per Day Keeps The Doctor Away

You have probably been hearing a lot about fish oil, fish oil capsules and Omega-3's. These are vitamins and minerals that are primarily found in Mediterranean diets, which are thought to be responsible for healthy hearts and a great functioning digestive system.

Most importantly, those who eat primarily "Americanized" diets tend to take in too much omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids but not enough omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (found in fish and fatty mammals). Which is a recipe for heart disaster.

But how do you get just the right amount of Omega-3's? It's easy if you take it in pill form. I buy mine from Life Extension Vitamins website, where for around $27 you can buy a bottle of 60 capsules, which should last you about a month (taking two each day).

Make sure you're getting the OMEGA-3 EPA/DHA - Super Omega 3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans & Olive Fruit Extract (Molecularly Distilled)

Check out the Life Extension website here

Winter Squash, In the Summer!

Ever find a veggie or a fruit that you just can't live without?

I am totally digging winter squash right now. I know, I know - doesn't sound too "summer fun in the California sun" right? Well what's so great about it is that it can substitute any delicious plate of pasta that you might be craving. All you do is cut one in half and stick it in the oven. It tastes like a big heaping bowl of yummy spaghetti. But without all the carbs.

Seeds from this amazing veggie also make a great snack! Just put these in the oven on aluminum foil, and voila!

Check out all of the great health benefits of winter squash here.

Try Moo Moo's!

I have many friends who are vegetarians, but they always tell me that they sometimes have a hard time finding vegetarian AND healthy things to eat.

Just because something is vegetarian that does not mean it's automatically super healthy - it could be loaded with fat and carbs and still be just as greasy or full of weird preservatives as anything from McDonalds (I have even encountered greasy vegan restaurants...who knew!?).

Some of my favorite meat-free products comes from Moo Moo's Vegetarian Cuisine, sold at any Whole Foods, Gelsons or Nugget Markets here in California.

These are dishes that are fresh, balanced, organic and unprocessed, and they also include vegan and gluten-free options. They use ingredients like organic tofu, natural grains, and legumes.

So although these meals might be frozen, they're heavenly, healthy and delicious. My favorite? The noodle-less lasagna! It's to die for, and really stands on its own amongst a sea of other frozen food and even restaurant lasagnas.

Greens Up on Montana

I love fresh, healthy salads, and a great place to eat, but I particularly love it when restaurants allow you to create your own dishes. Greens Up! on Montana provides just that, great, healthy salads that you can completely personalize according to your food preferences.

Greens Up! let's you create your own salad for the amazing price of $6.95 for four ingredients and your own choice of dressing, with 50 cents for any extra ingredients. They also offer their own private creations, like the 'Sawtelle' with goat cheese or the 'Somewhat Caesar' with spring mix and blue cheese.

Try their catering for those fun outdoor parties you might be having this summer at your house!

Download their menu here.

Montana Ave. & 7th
703 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica 90403
Phone:310-394-1111
Fax: 310-394-0437

Store hours: 10 am to 9 pm

Alex Dishes It Out, Gluten-Free!

You've no doubt heard about gluten free eating and gluten free meals. It's basically a type of diet that excludes foods that contain high amounts of gluten, which is a wheat protein.

Sounds boring, right? I mean, what can you eat?

Turns out lots of amazing stuff.

Take Dishin' it Out with Alex, for example, which is an all you can eat site dedicated to the gluten-free lifestyle. And what a lifestyle! Alex features amazing dishes like turkey sliders, banana coconut chip cookies, and even healthy chinese gluten-free take out food! Did you think you were gonna be able to have so much fun eating gluten-free? Well you thought wrong.

And if you love Alex's recipes so much that you want to give them more than just a taste, try out her catering for your next event. She'll be sure to leave you wanting more gluten-free treats.