Weight Loss Pills - Do They Work?

By Deen Dragonovich

With the New Year fast approaching, you can bet losing weight will be at the top of everyone's New Year resolutions list and health foods stores will be well stocked with weight loss pills in anticipation of the after holiday rush. But are people wasting their money on weight loss pills?

Most reputable companies put out decent products that work to some degree, but not to the extent most people think they do. In the early 90's ephedra hit the market with a lot of fanfare. It promised to burn fat like no other compound. And for the most part, it lived up to that promise.

Unfortunately the side effects far out-weighed its fat burning power. There were a few cases where ephedra was blamed for people dying from heart attacks. The heart pounding stimulating affect was difficult for people to handle and ephedra is no longer available.

Are there any compounds that work as well as ephedra?

Ephedra was a one of a kind product and may never (save for possibly one) be duplicated for its fat burning power.

Currently Hoodia and Green tea are probably two of the more well known weight loss products on the market. Hoodia works as an appetite suppressant, while Green tea works through a process called thermogenisis (fat burning). Neither is as effective as ephedra for weight loss.

There is however a promising natural substance that takes a different approach to weight loss by preventing fructose from converting to fat.

Why the concern about fructose?

Fructose may be the reason why so many Americans are obese today. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition was quoted as saying:

"evidence that a marked increase in the use of HFCS, and therefore in total fructose consumption, preceded the obesity epidemic and may be an important contributor to this epidemic in the United States."

For the past thirty years fructose has virtually replaced cane sugar as the sweetener of choice for most manufacturers because of its low cost to produce. During this period there has been a 300% increase in the use of high fructose corn syrup and a 40% drop in the use of cane sugar.

What is this new natural substance?

This all natural compound is derived from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis and Heartwood of Acacia. There more common names are Chinese skullcap and "Black catechu".

How does it work?

There are two obesity markers in the blood stream that this natural compound substantially decreases. Chronically obese people have high levels of these two markers. These natural compounds inhibit fat conversion via fructose pathways by down-regulating fat accumulation and up-regulating fat breakdown, thereby decreasing these two obesity markers.

A double blind clinical study was conducted by scientists at JSS Medical Research, Inc., in Montreal, Canada. Participants were between the ages of 40 and 75. This age group normally has the most difficult time losing weight. None of the subjects were given any physical activity or dietary advice.

The results were quite impressive. Subjects taking the natural compound lost an average of 7 percent of their bodyweight, while those not taking the natural compound did not lose any weight at all.

One can only imagine their results if they combined a sensible diet plan with a regular exercise program.

If weight loss is your goal, these natural compounds show a lot of promise. However, do not expect miracles. A sensible diet and exercise program is always the best way to keep the weight off. - 17273

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Author Deen Dragonovich has over 3 decades in health and fitness and has researched fructose blockers along with weight loss supplements for several years. He also delivers valuable weight loss help regarding diet and exercise.

Lead Contamination is Preventable with Epoxy Pipe Lining

By Dr. Dave Dunn

The primary material for water pipes in major U.S. cities, between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was lead. Its durability and malleability made it a very popular choice for pipe material. Eventually galvanized steel and copper would replace lead, and copper pipe would eventually become the most popular material used in home water service and distribution in mid to late 20th century construction.

Lead contamination was the top source of lead-related health issues before the hazards of ingesting it were known. The cause was pipe corrosion and erosion, and it raised stillbirth and infant mortality rates. Other plumbing or pipe problems are much easier to spot, but if you?re not testing for lead in your water, you?ll never know it?s there. You can find general information about lead contamination and how to test for it on the EPA?s website.

If you have lead in your water, it?s generally because of one (or more) of these: lead-based solder which used to be the primary way to join copper pipes, a lead service line pipe linking your house to the city or town water main, and brass (or chrome-plated brass) faucets. The U.S. Congress banned the use of lead solder containing greater than 0.2% lead in 1986. It also limited the lead composition of pipes, faucets, and all other plumbing materials to 8.0%.? As a result of this legislation, ?lead-free? brass legally can contain no more than 8% lead and plumbing installed before 1986 possibly contain higher levels of lead.

In older structures, lines from the city/town water main to the home or building may be a lead pipe . Unless your piping has been upgraded in the past 40 years, it is probably galvanized pipe which does not require lead solder for joining. Faucets should be checked to see if they are brass or chrome-plated, a licensed plumber should be able to tell you if they are. CuraFlo??s website offers a brief history of lead materials in water pipes.

If you have lead contamination from your pipes, epoxy lining can be your solution. Once installed it is a barrier to lead leaching into your drinking water. The epoxy lining prevents the metal of the pipe and the water flowing through from coming into direct contact. This prevents the chemical reaction that causes pipe corrosion. Epoxy pipe lining eliminates and prevents lead and other metals (from your pipes) leaching into the water, as well as a host of other poor water quality issues such as: water that?s red, brown, blue or yellow, zinc or iron leeching in galvanized pipes causing a metallic taste, and bacteria that causes bad tasting water or water that smells.

Epoxy lining of pipes is not a new technology, just a relatively unkown one. But it?s not unproven ?both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have tested and approved the use of epoxy pipe lining to prevent lead and other contaminants from leaching into drinking water. Links to their reports are available at http://curaflo.com/CuraFlo/ResourceCenter.

government?s highest stadard for safe drinking water: ANSI/NSF Standard 61. ANSI/NSF Standard 61 certification means CuraPoxy is certified for safe use in drinking water pipes carrying water up to 180? Fahrenheit or 82.2? Celsius. The proprietary epoxy and epoxy pipe lining process CuraFlo uses will protect you from lead and other metals in your pipes that may be leaching into your water now or might in the future, by creating a safe barrier between them and your water. - 17273

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Dr. Dave Dunn is Vice President of R & D for CuraFlo which provides epoxy lining solutions for homes & commercial buildings. Dr. Dave holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Keele in England. You can contact dr dave about Low Water Pressure

Get Rid Of Your Acne Problem For Good

By Lucy Collins

Getting rid of your acne may not be as difficult as you might think!

Acne is just one of those simple annoyances that we have to deal with throughout our lives. Fortunately getting rid of acne is not as touch as everyone makes it out to be, you just have to find the right way to treat your acne, and then how to prevent it from ever coming back!

Here are some acne fighting tips. First of all, when you have acne on your body your first reaction may be to touch the area or pop the pimples. Do not do it! It will only make the area more irritated and susceptible to infection. Leave it alone, and let your body heal itself.

As I've mentioned already, do not attempt to squeeze a pimple because if you pop it, the germs within the pimple together with dirt on your hands, will result is a chain reaction and before you know it, you'll be dealing with a whole bunch of new pimples.

Proper hygiene is necessary in the treatment of acne. You would be surprised at the number of people with acne who simply do not have god enough hygiene to combat their acne. Washing your face with a good acne cleanser (soap can sometimes be too harsh an irritate acne) can sometimes do wonders for oily, acne prone skin.

If you are looking for something over-the-counter that you can use to clear up your skin, try using Benzoyl Peroxide. With Benzoyl Peroxide, you will apply it once or twice everyday, and basically watch your skin clear up. The Benzoyl Peroxide actually works to break up all of the dead skin cells in order to clear out dirt, and open your pores! You can usually find Benzoyl Peroxide within a lotion and you can apply this lotion directly to your face at least once every day!

Avoid oily type products that you would normally apply to your face such as makeup. Certain makeup contains a lot of oil and can clog of your pores and cause some serious outbreaks. Try looking for oil free makeup at the store, and using that from now it, it could be the best decision you ever make!

Pay attention to what you eat. If you are consuming a lot of greasy or fattening foods you might have just found the reason to your bad skin. Eat a fit diet, and get rid of all that junk. Not only will you feel better about your skin, you will feel better about yourself as a person and the way you treat your body!

As with all treatments, some work for you and some don't. However, if you follow the advice I have mentioned in this article, you will without doubt, notice an improvement and in most cases, a total cure. To sum it all up, leave those pimples alone, keep your face clean and cut back as much as possible of all that junk food. - 17273

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Women's Strength Training Workout

By Zul Rahman

About 10 to 20 years it was not familiar for women to be in the gymnasium and in the weight room doing weight lifting. Women were typically associated with a different kinds of physical exercise such as aerobic, walking and others.

Yet today, women are sitting next to men performing workouts training using weight. Weight training assists women to build up a nice shapely body muscle and also to cut down the unwanted fat and to accomplish the general health and fitness for the entire body.

Why do women attend weight training in order to accomplish the best health and fitness benefits? The possible answer is that weight training provides an effective and efficient way to speed up the metabolism and burn off the calories faster. Weight training work out too will assist to cut down additional calories when more body muscles grow and gain more mass.

Women's Weight Fitness

Exercising with weight is a very capable method for women to burn off the extra fat. It gets more powerful once combine with a low calorie diet consumption. The growing of the new muscle will assist to burn off additional calories.

It is really important to have a balance diet since the body could revenge by storing more fat and contract the muscle. This would holds up the entire intention of weight training.

Research shows that weight training not just help you to lose fat but help your heart to just like aerobic or other cardiovascular exercise.

Workout Training For Women

Anybody specially women who are serious about losing fat by weight training should have a workout training plan. Don't be betrayed by an belief that weight training would make large muscles to your body and make you look like Lou Ferigno.

Instead of looking like Mr Universe, weight training for women gives a firm muscle fibre with less fat content. Since women are biologically designed to have less muscle mass than man, accordingly weight training will add the best natural lovely feminine curve in you.

Be cautious not to get on the weighing machine so quickly after you got involved with weight training. You might find that you do not lose weight compared to before. Your weight is still the same if not more. This is actually good news because muscle actually weight more than fat.

What this means is that you actually lose some fat but develop more muscle. You probably cannot tell yet but after a while your body will tell and you will find that you could fit into clothes and dresses that are a few sizes smaller.

Ultimately what truly counts to you when getting committed with women's weight training is to eliminate that stubborn fat and build up into a real you with a nice curvy feminine muscle. - 17273

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5 hour energy against the Verve Energy Shot, no comparison

By Dr. Haywood Jablome

Energy shots are extremely popular as people are looking to find a way to artificially boost energy. Today, I am going to compare the market leader, 5 hour energy to the newest energy shot, The Verve Energy Shot.

5 hour Energy has a descent amount of vitamins in addition to the energy blend. The ingredients include Citicoline, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Taurine, Malic Acid, Glucuronolactone, Caffeine, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

The Verve Energy Shot contains Taurine 1000 mg Guarana Seed Extract (standardized extract yielding 120 mg of caffeine) 300 mg D-Ribose 50 mg Inositol 50 mg Choline Chloride 10 mg Vitamin A (100% as beta carotene) 2500 IU 50% Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300 mg 500% Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1000 IU 250% Vitamin E (as d- alpha tocopheryl acetate) 60 IU 200% Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 1.5 mg 100% Riboflavin (as riboflavin U.S.P.) 1.7 mg 100% Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg 100% Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5 mg 250% Folate (as folic acid) 800 mcg 200% Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 15 mcg 250% Biotin (as d- Biotin) 300 mcg 100% Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate) 10 mg 100% Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) 140 mcg 200% Proprietary Wildcrafted Mangosteen, Organic Glyconutrient-Rich Aloe Vera And Organic Green Tea Blend 25.2 g Reconstituted Mangosteen Juice (Garcinia mangostana L.) (fruit), Aloe Vera Gel (leaf), Green Tea (leaf) (decaffeinated), Mangosteen Extract (pericarp) (standardized 10% xanthones) Proprietary Plant-Sourced Mineral Blend: 956 mg Carbon (Organic), Calcium, Sodium, Sulfur, Magnesium, Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Iodine, Potassium, Niobium, Aluminum, Iron, Phosphorus, Silica, Manganese, Boron, Strontium, Titanium, Tungsten, Copper, Zinc, Tin, Zirconium, Molybdenum, Vanadium, Chromium, Selenium, Nickel, Cobalt, Lithium, Gallium, Barium, Yttrium, Neodymium, Hafnium, Cadmium, Thorium, Antimony, Cerium, Tellurium, Beryllium, Samarium, Dysprosium, Erbium, Bismuth, Gadolinium, Cesium, Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Europium, Lutetium, Terbium, Ytterbium, Holmium, Thallium, Thulium, Tantalum, Germanium, Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Rubidium, Ruthenium, Scandium, Silver, Indium.

Looking at the two ingredient lists, it doesn't take very long to think, "What the heck am I paying $4 for a 5 hour energy shot?" The truth is, the Verve Energy shot is a complete liquid nutritional supplement as well as an energy booster.

Verve Energy shot is $3, the 5 hour energy shot is $4. Advantage Verve Energy shot. Looking at the retail price of these two products, it's hard to imagine that the Verve is actually cheaper.

Looking at the two bottles, side by side, the Verve Energy shot bottle is a lot better looking. The 5 hour energy shot is in a plain jane looking little bottle where the Verve Energy shot bottle is very unique and slick.

After tasting these two shots, I really like the taste of the Verve energy shot. It has a better flavor and doesn't have a nasty bite after you drink it. Advantage Verve.

If you are one of these people that lives on Energy drinks and energy shots, I would recommend giving the Verve Energy shot a try. It really serves two purposes, it is an energy shot and a full vitamin and mineral supplement, meaning you won't need to take another pill or any other supplement all day. - 17273

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What Is The Shrimp Cholesterol Content And Is It Bad For You ?

By Adrian Fletcher

Although it may seem like it, eating a low cholesterol diet does not mean cutting out all of your favorite meals, rather it means adapting them. This is what many people feel, and is in fact not the case. Some people believe that cholesterol in shrimp means that this delicacy is off limits to them and will deprive themselves of this and other favorite foods.

It is a common belief that shrimp contains cholesterol and is, therefore, a food that should be avoided. The cholesterol in shrimp does increase the LDL levels of cholesterol, but the level of good cholesterol is incrementally increased by a higher percentage. So you do not have to totally avoid shrimp, as long as you don't overdo it, eating shrimp should not have an adverse effect on your cholesterol levels.

Your diet should include foods that are not only healthy and nutritious, but foods that you actually like and will enjoy eating. Do some research and look into the types of food that fit with your dietary requirements and learn to prepare them properly. The effect of cholesterol in shrimp or other foods might be offset by preparing it with light fat-free sauces or a sprinkling of spices as opposed to dowsing with heavy cream sauces.

Choosing foods you hate from a diet you loathe following is a sure recipe for failure. This is a massive mistake. Choose heart healthy, cholesterol lowering foods that you will enjoy eating. You can put together a diet full of healthy foods, but if you dislike all those foods and don't eat them, they won't do you any good! Often you begin with the best intentions in the world and will commit to eating only the most nutritious food you can ever find. But often, these nutrition rich but dull to eat foods fail to please your palate, and that is why a good cookbook might be in order.

For help in finding the healthiest, most satisfying choices in foods, be sure to consult a nutritionist. Healthy, nutritious food can be delicious food, and you can love your new diet. Devote a bit of time, energy, and consideration to your nutrition plan so that you will be sure to choose the foods that will give you the most nutritional value and proper balance for a truly healthy diet.

As happens with many people, poor diet planning might lead to having to eat the wrong foods or avoiding favorites like seafood because of the cholesterol in shrimp and other foods. If you spend enough time and attention to plan and develop the items in your diet menu then you can avoid making bad food choices.

You certainly want to control your weight and your cholesterol level, but be sure to eat enough food to feel satisfied. By knowing all of the specifics of the foods you plan to include in your diet, for example, the amount of possibly beneficial cholesterol in shrimp, you can balance your other diet components to have a satisfying and delicious meal. - 17273

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Kettle Bells And Their Advantages

By Julia Channel

As a recent EscapeFitness.com article stated, many gyms in Britain now contain free weights and kettle bells. Free weights have historically been neglected, relegated to the hidden areas of the gym: however many trainers have begun to see the benefits of a strong set of free weights. Free weights are so versatile they can fit into the workout program of any athlete for any sport or just for simple, everyday use.

Also, with size and space for exercise equipment becoming a determining factor, the advantage of incorporating free weights into a workout routine is increasingly obvious.

Consider the advantages of free weights. With their size and variance in weight, they can be used for both muscle tone and development as well as strength and stamina training. Also, they can be used with other stationary devices like workout benches and sit-up racks. Their size also allows for variations in shape and style, so that some may be more accommodating to female athletes or those who may have special needs. Also, they allow you to work one or both sides of the body at a time.

One free weight that has gained significantly in popularity is the Russian kettle bell. As reported on EscapeFitness.com, the kettle bell offers a wide range of training options from weight lifting to stretching.

When you imagine a kettle bell, think of a great big ball with a handle on top. Training with kettle bells has become quite popular in many basic routines incorporating a full-body workout.

With the various weight rack styles available, the free weights have begun to appear throughout the gym instead of in one specific corner. Some gyms have begun incorporating a popular x-shape design for smaller racks to be placed throughout the facility, while others have racks that are especially designed to attach to the workout equipment they complement the most.

Training facilities are devoted to personal fitness, so you can expect the most advanced and most effective tools to provide you with the best workout. If your trainer doesnt use free weights yet, ask about how these amazing tools can help you to achieve the best workout for your individual requirements. - 17273

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Julia Channel's role in Escape Fitness has been improving upon techniques with fitness equipment including using kettle bells. Visit our site to see more articles on using kettle bells in your exercise regime.

Mangosteen Juice Supplements: Are They Hazardous to Your Health?

By Julieanne van Zyl

Food supplements, nutrition supplements, Mangosteen juice supplements; name them whatever you will but they are plentiful and abundant all over the place. These additional supplements are supposed to give you the nutrition that you may not be getting from eating the essential everyday meal that you eat.

In particular, they are required for those who don't eat correctly and who want to get the very best nutrition at the same time. It is often suggested that people who are always on the go have a bottle of nutrition supplements that they can with no trouble take as they go about their normal daily activities.

Because of the rate at which we all consume junk food, the best bet is to have something that replenishes the nutrients that we lack, and supplements are the best option for this. During the day, the body repeatedly gets rid of all the bad components -could be dead cells, could be the skirmishing of ailments- and during this period, there are certain things the body needs to continually be in optimum shape. One of these things is the extra nutrients available to you in mangosteen juice supplements.

You know, life has never been trouble-free and getting as healthy as possible is far more possible now than it ever was. Lately it is easier for you to spend probably $2 or $3 a day on beefing up your immune system. In the past, this was not obtainable and therefore, many people died as result of simple sicknesses and conditions like scurvy, which is very easily prevented or treated by frequently taking any Vitamin C rich fruit or supplement.

One question that has been bandied around for quite a while now, is whether it is sensible that parents render their children to these supplements at a very young age? As laid-back as this may sound, it is a question loaded with countless meaning. How is this? Most parents would tell you that the reason they inquire such questions is to make sure that there are no possible side effects of the supplements on their children.

However, the answer to the question really is that it is prudent that children get the highest amount of nutrition possible by all principles. In fact, the multivitamins that parents give their kids provides them with more nutrition and hence, enhanced health.

For those people who do a lot physical fitness and training, it is of intense importance that nutrition supplements be part of their daily routine. Fitness experts continually strengthen the advice that tablets containing trace minerals like boron, macro minerals like magnesium, should never be far from anyone enduring any form of physical fitness program.

Before picking up a supplement however, it is consistently better to consult with your physician just to be certain that you are getting a good quality mangosteen juice supplement. - 17273

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Treat Psychosis with Fish Oil

By Michael Byrd

Fish oil as a treatment for psychosis is a fresh topic for research.

A lot of scientists are really impressed by what they are now discovering, and most probably you will be too.

According to the Medline Plus online encyclopaedia, psychosis is defined as the "loss of contact with reality. This typically includes delusions (false ideas about what's taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there)."

Psychosis is a very general definition of a mental disorder and it can include conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, hallucinations, dementia, unfounded fears, extreme excitement, illusions, abnormal emotions, confusion and delusions.

If you suspect that you have the above symptoms, do not worry right away and get a diagnosis. Take note that psychosis is a chronic illness and does not occur just immediately.

There can be many factors that may bring a person to psychosis. It may be attributed to the use of illegal drugs, alcoholism, or any condition that could cause the brain to be damaged, like a stroke or Alzheimer's Disease.

Some people do not believe that the food that we eat has anything to do with psychosis. Well, that would just be like saying that junk food can sustain our health and make us live longer. That we know is just not possible.

What has the research found?

Fish oil has been found to give major health benefits according to the latest scientific studies, and it includes the treatment of psychosis, bipolar syndrome and depression.

The research conducted in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveal that "Major depressed subjects showed significantly lower total omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?than minor depressed subjects and healthy controls." (Vol. 26, No. 38, 35-46)

In other words: a diet rich in fish oil fatty acids will make a person less depressed.

Another research conducted amongst patients with major depressive disorders was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry and it concludes that, "Highly significant benefits of the addition of the omega-3 fatty acid compared with placebo were found by week 3 of treatment." (Vol. 159:477-479)

The implication: all you need is 3 weeks and you will get the health benefits that fish oil provides.

The Archives of General Psychiatry published a research by Harvard University which found that, "Omega 3 fatty acids were well tolerated and improved the short-term course of illness in this preliminary study of patients with bipolar disorder." (Vol. 56 No. 5)

In other words: Patients with bipolar disorder had their conditions improved after taking fish oil.

Another research reported in the American Journal of Psychiatry concludes, "The results of this study suggest that EPA may be a safe and effective form of monotherapy for women with moderately severe borderline personality disorder." (Vol. 160:167-169)

In other words: Fish oil can help women with extreme personality disorders.

The department of psychiatry at the UK University of Sheffield also has a research and they reported in the Journal of Affective Disorders, "The findings [of their study] raise the possibility that depressive symptoms may be alleviated by omega 3 PUFA [polyunsaturated fatty acid] supplementation." (Vol. 48(2-3):149-55)

The implication: A supplement of good quality fish oil helps depressed individuals.

That is the summary of the benefits that fish oil can provide as treatment to psychosis and minor depressions.

Let the health benefits of fish oil speak for itself naturally. - 17273

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Little Known Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Eat Fish

By Michael Byrd

Have you ever considered yourself committing child abuse even once in your life? This does not mean beating your child or whatever way you may describe it. Because if not giving your children a regular dose of fish is a form of abuse, then you are guilty.

Well, maybe because you really just don't want fish in your dishes. But that does not mean you can escape conviction. You are already grown up. You don't need to get away from the consequences of your actions because you know that you are what you eat. But your children do not know yet the consequences of not eating fish. And because you know the possible problems by doing so, it is almost a sin not letting them have what their body needs.

It's time to cut the crap. Come to think of it, it would be best if you will simply do something about it. That is, learn how to encourage your kids to eat fish.

Based from experience, I can say that the only way to have your kids do what you say is to act it up on your own. That is, teach by example. Children tend to imitate what their parents do and this is manifested until they are in their teenage years.

And so, just as what the experts keep on saying, teach them by example and while they are still young. The message is clear - to teach your children to eat fish, you must first start eating fish. Of course, it's not easy to get used to the taste or maybe because you have not just bought a fresh one. But it should not be a problem. You can always fix them. Here's how:

People who don't like fish used to complain about its fishy taste. Of course, fish will never taste like chicken but that doesn't mean it has to be fishy. If it does, it means it is not fresh. So always go for the freshest fish there is in the market.

Try several recipes in a fish cookbook. Do this until you and your family have found the right fish recipe.

Studies show that it is best to work on mild tasting fishes first. Don't start with the salmon even if it has the highest content of omega 3 fatty acids. It's best you start with sea bass or the grouper first. Eventually, you and your family will get used to the fish taste and will soon appreciate salmon.

Start it early. Start it right. You can start introducing fish to your children as young as 6 months old by giving them fish oil. You will soon be surprised that they are craving for more. And by the time that they get to eat out with you, they will order fish more.

Alright, so your kids are old enough to know that food for them means pizza, pot pies, and TV dinners. But it does not mean that it's the end of the world. Just give them tough love and stick with what you believe in. Be firm with the meals you prepare. Feed them with fish and that's it. They will eat if they are hungry anyway.

So as to lengthen the lives of your children and to make them live a healthy life as well, you have to try out these great ideas. Eating fish does not just provide these benefits but it can also improve your child's behavior and mood. And you know you will benefit more from it. Just think of it this way - sooner or later you will be happy you have taught them to eat fish. And someday, your kids will appreciate it too. - 17273

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