How many times have you heard the following phrases? - “I want to eat healthy but it’s too expensive” and “I want to bulk up but I don’t want to eat ‘un-clean’ food” The purpose of this article is to show that it’s possible to both eat healthy foods and eat in a caloric surplus without breaking the bank. Strategies for Stretching Your Dollar at the Grocery Store Buy in bulk – Although the upfront cost of membership may seem daunting, club stores like Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s are excellent places to stock up on grocery and non-grocery goods. These stores are built around the concept of bulk quantities to minimize packaging and shipping cost. I typically buy my cooking oils, spices, and sauces from these locations are shelf stable for a long period of time. These stores are also excellent places to buy meat and vegetables in bulk if you don’t mind eating the same meat and vegetables for an entire week (such as myself). For non-traditional bulk-buying location...
Fast facts on fish oils Here are some key points about fish oils. More supporting information is in the main article. Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and D. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils may protect the heart and offer other health benefits, but research results have been mixed. Eating fish is a better way of getting fish oil or omega 3 than taking supplements. What are omega-3 fatty acids? Oily fish is a good source of omega-3 oil, but what are the benefits? Omega-3 fatty acids are fats commonly found in plants and marine life. Two types are plentiful in oily fish: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) : The best-known omega-3 fatty acid, EPA helps the body synthesize chemicals involved in blood clotting and inflammation (prostaglandin-3, thromboxane-2, and leukotriene-5). Fish obtain EPA from the algae that they eat. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) : In humans, this omega-3 fatty acid is a key part of sperm, the ret...