About Nutrition: Omega-3 Fats, Cell Phone Apps and Potatoes

Nutrition In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Shereen Jegtvig This week I have three completely different articles to talk about. Learn why you need omega-3 fats, tell me about your favorite diet or nutrition cell phone apps and I'll tell you why I like potatoes. Have a great week! Shereen   In the Spotlight Why Do I Need Omega-3 Fats? About.com reader Alyssa asks, "I've always been told that fats are bad for us, so I cut most of them out of my diet. Then I heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for us. I know omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish, but can I get them from other foods? Why are they so beneficial?"              More Topics Nutrition Basics Healthy Eating Learn About Calories Trying to Lose Weight Need to Gain Weight Healthy Grocery Shopping Favorite Nutrition Cell Phone Applications? My son and I are in the middle of a continuous argument about who's phone is the superior one - he has a iPhone and I have an Android phone. Both phones have tons of applications, including some that will help find healthy recipes, track your calories or offer suggestions to your menu plans.   Potatoes and Your Health Did you drop potatoes from your menu back when they became the carbohydrate villains of the low-carb diet fad? That's really a shame, because when you prepare them properly,potatoes can be good for you.     Sponsored Links   Is Your Hound in the Doghouse? Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Nutrition Ads Good Diet Food Diabetes Diet Diabetes Nutrition Calcium Magnesium Vegan Food Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Weight Loss Low Carb Diets Low Fat Cooking Vegetarian Cuisine Alternative / Complementary Medicine   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter as damuscleman0424@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=nutrition&e=damuscleman0424@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About, Inc.