Another hint for making a Tasty Fruit Smoothie is to add frozen fruit. I like my smoothie to be cold. I am a long-term multiple myeloma survivor
Maintaining good health is a high priority for me. The easiest, tastiest therapy are my breakfast Fruit Smoothie.
All sorts of studies cite nutrition and diet as a great way to either heal my side effects or prevent further damage (late stage side effects). The challenge is how to get healthy foods inside me while I manage my day.
One fast, easy, tasty nutritional therapy? Flax Meal + Chia Seeds , Protein Powder and fresh fruit
I need a fast, simple way to get protein, fruits/veggies, Flax Meal + Chia Seeds Flax Meal + Chia Seeds
The solution? I’ve been using a Magic Bullet Magic Bullet
Chop up one banana, whatever other fruit you may have in the fridge, one scoop of Protein Powder Protein Powder Protein Powder
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David Emerson
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Flax Meal + Chia Seeds
What are the health benefits of chia seeds?
“Despite their small size, chia seeds are packed full of important nutrients. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help to raise HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol that helps protect against heart attack and stroke).
Chia and the power of fiber:
Treating diverticulosis
Diabetes
Digestion and detox”
The list of health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) listed below may seem endless. And it might seem impossible for daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids to provide all the of the health benefits below but its not.
I’m a long-term myeloma survivor living with chemobrain, chemo-induced heart damage, radiation-induced nerve damage and a risk of treatment related secondary cancers. I believe that omega 3 fatty acid supplementation helps me maintain my health each and every day.
I take one capsule daily of Life Extension Super Omega 3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans and Olive Fruit
thank you,
David Emerson
Cancer Survivor Cancer Coach Director PeopleBeatingCancer
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&lt;h3 data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;The list of health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) listed below may seem endless. And it might seem impossible for daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids to provide all the of the health benefits below but its not.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a href=”http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fish-oil-.jpg” data-mce-href=”http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fish-oil-.jpg” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;img class=” wp-image-18781 alignleft” src=”http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fish-oil–300×200.jpg” alt=”” width=”161″ height=”107″ data-mce-src=”http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fish-oil–300×200.jpg” data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;I’m a long-term cancer survivor living with chemobrain, chemo-induced heart damage, radiation-induced nerve damage and a risk of treatment related secondary cancers. I believe that omega 3 fatty acid supplementation helps me maintain my health each and every day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;I take one capsule daily of &lt;a href=”https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Super-Omega-Epa/dp/B00IK9ETU0/ref=sr_1_12_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1537908646&amp;amp;sr=8-12&amp;amp;keywords=life+extension+super+omega-3+epa+dha+with+sesame+lignans+%26+olive” data-mce-href=”https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Super-Omega-Epa/dp/B00IK9ETU0/ref=sr_1_12_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1537908646&amp;amp;sr=8-12&amp;amp;keywords=life+extension+super+omega-3+epa+dha+with+sesame+lignans+%26+olive” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Life Extension Super Omega 3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans and Olive Fruit &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;to insure all I get all of the health benefits below and I encourage you to do so as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;thank you,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;David Emerson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #993366;” data-mce-style=”color: #993366;” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Cancer Survivor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #993366;” data-mce-style=”color: #993366;” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Cancer Coach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;span style=”color: #993366;” data-mce-style=”color: #993366;” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Director PeopleBeatingCancer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Recommended Reading:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;li class=”yoast-link-suggestion” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”yoast-link-suggestion__value” href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/major-depressive-disorder-mdd-curcumin-omega-3-fatty-acids/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener” data-mce-href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/major-depressive-disorder-mdd-curcumin-omega-3-fatty-acids/” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Curcumin, Omega 3 Fatty Acids&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”yoast-link-suggestion” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”yoast-link-suggestion__value” href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/articleomega-3-fatty-acids-slow-triple-negative-breast-cancer/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener” data-mce-href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/articleomega-3-fatty-acids-slow-triple-negative-breast-cancer/” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3 fatty acids slow triple-negative breast cancer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”yoast-link-suggestion” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”yoast-link-suggestion__value” href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/selenium-omega-3s-may-stave-off-diagnosis-or-recurrence-of-colorectal-cancer/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener” data-mce-href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/selenium-omega-3s-may-stave-off-diagnosis-or-recurrence-of-colorectal-cancer/” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega 3’s beats Colorectal Cancer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”yoast-link-suggestion” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”yoast-link-suggestion__value” href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/articlecure-lung-cancer-may-be-fish-oil/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener” data-mce-href=”https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/articlecure-lung-cancer-may-be-fish-oil/” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;The Cure for Lung Cancer May Be in Fish Oil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;hr data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h3 class=”css-1i9vogi” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#section1″ data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3#section1″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;em data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section1″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s Can Fight Depression and Anxiety&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section2″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s Can Improve Eye Health&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=”css-jidkhl e2muz2j0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div class=”css-d41k91″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div class=”css-1dkryth” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div class=”css-6ox1xg” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div id=”inline1__slot” class=”css-8iwtfj” data-ad=”true” data-google-query-id=”CKK75_7-1t0CFRUXAQodg0oBrQ” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div id=”google_ads_iframe_/4788/hl/othernutrition/DLB2_0__container__” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section3″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;3. Omega-3s Can Promote Brain Health During Pregnancy and Early Life&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div id=”hl-incontent-video-ad” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li id=”onequarter-of-article” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;4. &lt;span style=”color: #ff0000;” data-mce-style=”color: #ff0000;” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s Can Improve Risk Factors For Heart Disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;These include:&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;ul class=”hl-long-line” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Triglycerides:&lt;/strong&gt; Omega-3s can cause a major reduction in triglycerides, usually in the range of 15–30% (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16879829″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16879829″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;25&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22180524″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22180524″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;26&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18561722″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18561722″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;27&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Blood pressure:&lt;/strong&gt; Omega-3s can reduce blood pressure levels in people with high blood pressure (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16879829″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16879829″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;25&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19487105″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19487105″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;28&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;HDL-cholesterol:&lt;/strong&gt; Omega-3s can raise HDL (the “good”) cholesterol levels (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18774613″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18774613″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;29&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22113870″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22113870″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;30&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2691812″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2691812″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;31&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Blood clots:&lt;/strong&gt; Omega-3s can keep blood platelets from clumping together. This helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11997274″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11997274″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;32&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12433513″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12433513″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;33&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Plaque:&lt;/strong&gt; By keeping the arteries smooth and free from damage, omega-3s help prevent the plaque that can restrict and harden the arteries (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22317966″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22317966″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;34&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25458786″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25458786″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;35&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Inflammation:&lt;/strong&gt; Omega-3s reduce the production of some substances released during the inflammatory response (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14505813″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14505813″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;36&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19685375″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19685375″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;37&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19394939″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19394939″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;38&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class=”css-1sya2z5″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div id=”ina” class=”css-1wcjc1k” data-ad=”true” data-google-query-id=”CP7I0-z_1t0CFdFgAQodsdoE2A” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div id=”google_ads_iframe_/4788/hl/othernutrition/ina_0__container__” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section5″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;5. Omega-3s Can Reduce Symptoms of ADHD in Children&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section6″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;6. Omega-3s Can Reduce Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/metabolic-syndrome” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/metabolic-syndrome” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Metabolic syndrome&lt;/a&gt; is a collection of conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;It includes central obesity (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-proven-ways-to-lose-belly-fat” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-proven-ways-to-lose-belly-fat” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;belly fat&lt;/a&gt;), high blood pressure, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/insulin-and-insulin-resistance” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/insulin-and-insulin-resistance” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;insulin resistance&lt;/a&gt;, high triglycerides and low HDL levels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;It is a major public health concern, since it increases your risk of developing many other diseases. These include heart disease and diabetes (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3966331/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3966331/” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;51&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce insulin resistance and inflammation, and improve heart disease risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19593941″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19593941″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;52&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23456976″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23456976″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;53&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20727522″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20727522″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;54&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section7″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;7.&lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt; Omega-3s Can Fight Inflammation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Inflammation is incredibly important. We need it to fight infections and repair damage in the body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section8″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;8. Omega-3s Can Fight Autoimmune Diseases&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li id=”middle-of-article” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section9″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;9. &lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s Can Improve Mental Disorders&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section10″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;10.&lt;span style=”color: #ff0000;” data-mce-style=”color: #ff0000;” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt; Omega-3s Can Fight Age-Related Mental Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section11″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;11. &lt;span style=”color: #ff0000;” data-mce-style=”color: #ff0000;” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s May Help Prevent Cancer&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Cancer&lt;/a&gt; is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world, and omega-3 fatty acids have long been claimed to reduce the risk of certain cancers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section12″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;12. Omega-3s Can Reduce Asthma in Children&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/asthma” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/asthma” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Asthma&lt;/a&gt; is a chronic lung disease with symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section13″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;13. Omega-3s Can Reduce Fat in The Liver&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;br data-mce-fragment=”1″ /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section14″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;14. &lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s May Improve Bone and Joint Health&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoporosis” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoporosis” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Osteoporosis&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;arthritis&lt;/a&gt; are two common disorders that affect the skeletal system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Studies indicate that omega-3s can improve bone strength by increasing the amount of calcium in bones. This should lead to a reduced risk of osteoporosis (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9624425″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9624425″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;87&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9932142″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9932142″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;88&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s may also help with arthritis. Patients taking omega-3 supplements have reported reduced joint pain and increased grip strength (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13665344″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13665344″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;89&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10377605″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10377605″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;90&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section15″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;15. Omega-3s Can Alleviate Menstrual Pain&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/symptom/painful-menstruation” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/symptom/painful-menstruation” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Menstrual pain&lt;/a&gt; occurs in the lower abdomen and pelvis, and often radiates to the lower back and thighs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section16″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;16. &lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Improve Sleep&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important” data-mce-href=”https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Good sleep&lt;/a&gt; is one of the foundations of optimal health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=”css-0″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;div data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;a name=”section17″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/a&gt;17. &lt;strong data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3 Fats Are Good For Your Skin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;EPA also benefits the skin in several ways, including (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335417″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335417″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;101&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X10000441″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X10000441″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;102&lt;/a&gt;):&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Managing oil production in skin.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Managing hydration of the skin.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Preventing hyperkeratinization of hair follicles (the little red bumps often seen on upper arms).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Preventing premature ageing of the skin.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Preventing acne.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;Omega-3s can also protect your skin from sun damage. EPA helps block the release of substances that eat away at the collagen in your skin after sun exposure (&lt;a class=”css-1tpdbgp content-link” href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335417″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-mce-href=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19335417″ data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;101&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;span id=”mce_marker” data-mce-type=”bookmark” data-mce-fragment=”1″&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;span id=”__caret”&gt;_&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /><br />
and fresh fruit
in my smoothie every morning. For the record, I’m not a cook. Also, I don’t have much time to fix breakfast for both me and my high school aged son before I drive Alex to school.
since Christmas of 2013. The 
