May is mental health month! GNC $100 giftcard Giveaway

In the month of May, I’ve definitely started to think about hormones and the role they play in everyday life! After quitting nursing rather abruptly with Kara after she lost interest and I stopped finding the time to pump, I definitely suffered a hormonal crash.  Taking advice from readers, I started making more effort to eat my flaxseed and also ordered GNC’s OMEGA WOMAN.

Serving Size   2 Soft Gels Servings Per Container  60 Amount Per Serving % DV Calories    9.00     Calories from Fat    9.00     Total Fat    1.00 g   2%  Saturated Fat    0.00 g   0%  Trans Fat    0.00 g     Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)    15.00 IU   50%  EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)    33.00 mg   **  DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)    22.00 mg   **  Other Omega-3s    7.00 mg   **  Evening Primrose Oil    800.00 mg   **  Gamma Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)    76.00 mg   **  Oleic Acid (omega-9)    50.00 mg   **   ** Daily Value (DV) not established

Other Ingredients:  Evening Primrose Oil, purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel capsule (gelatin, water, glycerin, natural lemon oil), Natural Lemon Oil, d-alpha tocopherol, Rosemary Extract No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors. Storage Instructions:  Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight/


I haven't started using this yet but I will let you know what I think!

I picked this with the gift card that I received for reviewing the Phenom recovery drink.  In my diet, I eat flaxseed which is rich in Omega-3. Other than that, I have had salmon now twice in my life and before that have not had fish in 19 years!  I wanted to do some research on the omega vitamins and their benefits. Below is what I found.

The University of Maryland did a study and found that omegas are good for various things, including depression, menstrual pain and breast and prostate cancers.

Fish, plant, and nut oils are the primary dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, tuna, and herring. ALA is found in flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, purslane, perilla seed oil, walnuts, and walnut oil. Other sources of omega-3 fatty acids include sea life such as krill and algae. 

Here is an article with 11 benefits of omegas for women.

Web MD reports:
The benefits of omega-3s include reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke while helping to reduce symptoms of hypertension, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), joint pain and other rheumatoid problems, as well as certain skin ailments. Some research has even shown that omega-3s can boost the immune system and help protect us from an array of illnesses including Alzheimer's disease.

Also it is careful to note that you can overdose on fish oils and doing so can increase your risk of bleeding or bruising. It is recommended you take the supplements after talk to a doctor first.  (web MD) 

Some recipes rich in omegas!

GNC $100 GIVEAWAY
Would you like to win a $100 to GNC to buy some omegas for yourself?
(or other products of your choice)

GNC has graciously offered a $100 giftcard to a random reader. Here are the rules below:

You must:
1) Become a fan of the GNC facebook page AND
2) follow the GNC twitter accounts @GNCLiveWell  and @JeffHennion.
3) Answer the question: Do you take OMEGA supplements? What kind of foods do you eat that are rich in omegas?

Leave a comment below that you have done so.
(ALL 3 are MANDATORY, please leave one comment)