Hey Reader!

This summer I attended a few "Feed Your Brain" webinars with Doug Cook (a Toronto based Dietitian who specializes in brain health).

Brain health was never a focus in my nutrition schooling.. probably because there wasn't much research on it back then, but WOW have things come a long way!

Did you know that your brain need 40+ nutrients each day to function well?

And guess what controls your mood, impacts your mental health, ability to multi-task, problem solve, helps you remember stuff, and of course impacts reasoning and judgement..

yup, obviously your brain!

One of the most prominent take-aways that I took from these sessions was about the importance of Omega-3s for our brain health.

Omega-3s help:

✅ increase blood flow

✅ decrease inflammation

✅ create good healthy brain cells so the brain functions better

✅ decrease mood and depression

✅ decrease cognitive decline (dementia and Alzheimer's risk)

I also learned that according to the latest CCHS data, about 90% of Canadians are not meeting their recommended daily intake of omega-3s...🤯! (average intake is 140 mg, and the recommended intake is 500mg)

To be clear: I am a "food first" dietitian, meaning that I will ALWAYS promote real food over supplements.

But I'm learning to accept that sometimes it's just not possible to meet our nutrition needs everyday through real food and that's where a good quality supplement can help fill the gap.

Omega-3s are one of those nutrients that our brain really thrives with, but it can be challenging to eat enough of every day.

And the best part is that there's really no downfall to the supplementation of it. You have everything to gain, and honestly, nothing to really lose.

Here's what to look for if you'd like to shop around:

• should have a source of EPA & DHA
• should not be in a clear bottle
• should be third party tested + meets standards of purity

In today's market, there are new supplements hitting the shelves everyday and it's overwhelming, even for me as a Dietitian!

(which is partially why I've steered away from recommending supplements in the past - frankly, I wasn't confident in what I was recommending)

So I'm doing more research and learning more about supplements so that I can give you recommendations with confidence.

Here are my top omega-3 supplement recommendations:

(that I use myself and recommend to my friends & family)

When you click on these products, you'll be prompted to create a log in with Fullscript, my online dispensary. Once you create the login, you'll be able to browse these products and more. You are welcome to use the search feature for other supplements that may interest you.

PLUS, for being in my inner circle, you get a sweet 15% discount Reader!

(Please note, I do make a small commission when you make a purchase through my dispensary.)

1. ​Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega

2. NutraSea Omega-3 Liquid Gels ​

For Vegetarians & Vegans:

3. NutraSea NutraVege+D Omega-3 Plant​

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4. NutraSea NutraVege 2x Omega-3 Plant Extra Strength​

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Do you want to learn more about brain health? Hit reply and let me know!

Cheers to a happier and more mentally nourished you!

Yo​urs in health,

Anisha Gupta, RD, MS

Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Coach

CEO of Hello Nutrition Inc.

Disclosure statement: There are other great Omega-3 products on the market. You are under no obligation to purchase any product recommendations that I provide and you will continue to receive the same great service. The information provided here is for general use only. Please check with your health care team before making any changes to your medications or supplement protocol.

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