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The Busy Woman's Guide to Eating Right

Too Busy to Eat Healthy? Not with These Strategies!

-- By Cynthia Sass, R.D., Shape.com
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IN THE REAL WORLD...you rarely head to the seafood counter—fish is expensive and makes the kitchen smell!

A HAPPY MEDIUM: Take an omega-3 supplement daily. "This healthy polyunsaturated fat reduces the inflammation that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer," says Bonci. According to a recent review from Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, people who consumed 500 milligrams of omega-3s daily—from seafood or a fish oil pill—were less likely to die from heart disease than those who didn't.

If you're a vegetarian, look for an algae-based supplement, such as Deva Vegan Vitamins Omega-3 DHA ($32; amazon.com). Or whip up an omelet using fortified eggs: A recent study in the journal Food Research International found that people who ate them daily experienced a 32 percent drop in their triglyceride (one type of blood fat) levels after three weeks. See the original article on Shape.com.

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  • DRB13_1
    So many great tips! I am seriously going to try to limit my red meat as suggested - a BIG step for me! I love fish, especially WILD salmon. Thanks for a fine article. - 6/7/2012 7:02:40 AM
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  • DONTIRPAK
    When fish is on sale I stock up. I then vacum pack the fish that is not going to be eaten that day. Some of the frozen fish in our local supermarkets is from China. I avoid that frozen fish that is sold in a bag. You never know what their standards are compare to ours And how old the fish is..As for as clean up so you don't have a fishy smell in your kitchen, lemon juice or tooth paste, a little on your hands with get rid of the smell. This come from a long time fisherman. Enjoy your seafood. - 2/16/2012 7:42:13 AM
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  • THEEASYKILL30
    Regarding seafood, yes, it's expensive but I usually stock up when it's on sale. I know fresh is always better but that's not always an option. Plus, I get so bored of eating chicken and turkey. However, seafood doesn't stink up the house! If your fish is smelly, there's something wrong with it. - 2/14/2012 11:31:20 AM
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