Adding exercise and Omega 3 to your daily routine is the health boost the whole family needs, says Nutritional Therapist Sarah Brereton.
We know exercising and good nutrition can lead to a long and healthy life. If your body is functioning at its optimum level, you’re going to think faster, feel happier, be more energetic and less stressed. What’s more, you’re less likely to get one of the many diseases that can shorten your life, including coronary heart disease (Ireland’s No.1 killer), high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
The key to exercise is finding something you enjoy, so it won’t feel like such a chore. A brisk 20-minute walk each day is all it takes. Scientists at Cambridge University looked at the effects of obesity and exercise on 334,161 European men and women whose progress was followed for 12 years. They found that people who engaged in moderate levels of daily exercise – equivalent to taking an energetic 20-minute walk – were up to 30% less likely to die prematurely than those classified as inactive.
However, sometimes modern life gets in the way, and exercise is put on the long finger. Our health goes on the backburner and our hearts may come under attack. When it comes to heart health, omega 3s are true heroes. They have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting and decrease stroke and heart failure risk. Ultimate Oil Blend contains the richest source of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids available in Ireland. These essential fatty acids play a vital role in heart, brain, and vision health to help you feel and look amazing, inside and out.
Certified Organic, Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend is plant based and contains only natural, organic ingredients. It’s also the richest vegetarian source of omega fatty acids available in Ireland. What’s more, it has been specially formulated to achieve the optimum ratio of omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, which contribute to many vital functions in the body, helping to protect eye, brain, and heart health. Udo’s Ultimate Oil Blend contains flax seed oil which has twice the omega 3 of fish oils (but none of the fishy aftertaste).
Traditionally used in cooking across India and China, sesame oil is rich in omega 6 and vitamins A, B and E, while sunflower seed oil – another great omega 6 source – enhances the Ultimate Oil Blend taste. It also features coconut oil of the very highest quality, evening primrose oil, soy lecithin, rice bran oil and tocotrienol. This blend has been carefully designed to help you feel amazing inside, and out, while supporting your heart health, cognitive function, and vision.
Enjoy a drizzle of Ultimate Oil Blend in salad dressings, smoothies, soups, casseroles, porridge, pasta dishes, mashed or baked potatoes, protein shakes and more. Or simply enjoy the pleasant nutty flavour straight from the spoon.
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- Ultimate Oil Blend is a rich source of Omega 3 EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.