Omega-3, B vitamins slow aging: Brain food fish, tuna recipes for weight loss | Examiner.com

Here's some food for thought: omega-3 and B vitamins slow aging. IANS reported on Jan. 20, that researchers found that polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids in omega-3 oils and B vitamins are brain food. They prevent brain atrophy and improve memory and cognitive functioning. Omega-3 is also great for weight loss. Omega-3 burns cholesterol and organ plaque (and thereby slows aging). It also blasts fat. B vitamins improve mood, treat depression, boost energy. So with that food for thought in mind, here are brain food tuna recipes for weight loss. Tuna and fish in general are loaded with good fat (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids) and omega-3 oils and B vitamins and protein AND fish is lowfat (bad fat that is).  Omega-3, B vitamins slow aging: Brain food fish, tuna recipes for weight loss | Examiner.com

Obesity linked to cancer rise: Experts push sugar tax, junk food TV ad bans

Increasing obesity rates and scary high numbers of obese and overweight children, are compelling scientists to get to the heart of this massive global weight gain, reported the IANS. New research says add cancer to the list of deadly diseases that obesity causes. Health researchers found obesity is linked to rising cancer rates of some kinds, reported the BBC Health. And there's more bad new--3 in 4 people will be obese or overweight by 2035 if current trends continue. That's right, even people who have never had a weight problem in their lives, probably even some of those who have always been "too skinny" will be overweight if they don't change their collision course lifestyles. You probably know being overweight leads to many other killer health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, plaque, heart disease and circulatory problems and more. Now add to that 670,000 new cases of cancer due to healthy weight, says a UK report.  Obesity linked to cancer rise: Experts push sugar tax, junk food TV ad bans 

Refined sugar linked to breast cancer: Control sugar addiction, sugar cravings

Sugar is linked to breast cancer, a study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found. Research on mice showed that large amounts of refined sugar, such as the average American diet is composed of, increases breast cancer risk reported WPVI on Jan. 4. Eating sugary foods causes the growth of certain enzymes and fatty acids in breast cancer cells. Breast cancer is not the only health danger from sugar--Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes (aka metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance), Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), obesity, tooth decay, heart failure and kidney damage have their etiology in over-consumption of refined sugar. With all the dangers associated, it's time to curb the sugar addiction. Here are sweet tooth tamers and tips to control sugar cravings.  Refined sugar linked to breast cancer: Control sugar addiction, sugar cravings | Examiner.com