The Viteyes Community Blog http://www.viteyes.com/blog Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 There’s nothing fishy about this… http://www.viteyes.com/blog/theres-nothing-fishy-about-this http://www.viteyes.com/blog/theres-nothing-fishy-about-this#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:29 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=294 If you love fish, then you probably already know that it is pretty darn good for you. It helps reduce your risk of heart disease, it reduces the chances of blood clots, and reduces total mortality by 17%. These facts alone, along with the delicious taste, increase my love for fish, but did you know that eating fish just once a week also reduces your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by a whopping 40%?

A recent 10-year study of 40,000 female health professionals found that those who ate fish (canned tuna, salmon and sardines) once a week, had about 40% lower risk of developing AMD. These results suggest that by eating just one serving of dark-meat fish per week, you can reduce your chances of developing AMD.

There are so many yummy recipes containing fish. Take a look at this Homemade Tuna Salad recipe off the Food Network website. It’s the perfect quick summer lunch. If you are interested in more recipes containing fish, check out this Viteyes Pinterest board.

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Vitamin Health offers a calcium supplement, Neoflex® Calcium, that contains 1200 mg of calcium and 1000 IU of Vitamin D in two easy tablets daily for all your calcium needs. Males and females between the ages of 19 and 50 should be getting at least 1,000mg of calcium per day. Females between the ages of 51 and 70 should be getting at least 1,000mg per day, while males should be getting at least 1200mg per day. Both males and females ages 71+ should be getting 1200mg of calcium per day. Keep this in mind when choosing your calcium supplement.

There is something to keep in mind of when taking a calcium supplement; calcium carbonate, in Neoflex® Calcium, should be taken with a meal because it needs stomach acid to be absorbed.

]]> http://www.viteyes.com/blog/facts-about-calcium/feed 0 Keeping your mind young http://www.viteyes.com/blog/keeping-your-mind-young http://www.viteyes.com/blog/keeping-your-mind-young#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:16:12 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=287 It’s pretty easy to keep your mind young these days. The Internet is packed with puzzle websites to keep you on your toes. Crossword puzzles happen to be my favorite. Check out this crossword puzzle website I found. It keeps me entertained for hours!

]]> http://www.viteyes.com/blog/keeping-your-mind-young/feed 0 Viteyes is on Pinterest! http://www.viteyes.com/blog/viteyes-is-on-pinterest http://www.viteyes.com/blog/viteyes-is-on-pinterest#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:37:21 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=283 As of late, Pinterest has been my go-to site for everything from recipes, DIY crafts, fashion ideas and fun gift ideas. It has everything you could ever want, and will suck you in for hours on end. Naturally, everyone at Viteyes agreed that we needed an account.

The Viteyes Pinterest account has “boards” with recipes that promote eye health, Easter crafts for the kids and grandkids and quotes that will make you feel just plain good. Follow us to keep up with our favorite things!

If you are on Pinterest, follow us!

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This spinach salad  from the blog Kitty’s Kitchen sounds amazing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kale is a forgotten super food. It’s relatively inexpensive (about $1.99 for a head), and it has many uses! Kale contains lutein, which helps prevent blindness and even helps lower cholesterol. Kale can be sautéed, baked and even be put in soup. Here is a recipe for kale chips, my favorite thing to make with kale.

Green tea is packed with antioxidants. According to Harvard Health Publications, studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder. Regular consumers also have a reduced risk for heart disease. To get the most out of these benefits, drink a cup of green tea a few times a day to absorb antioxidants and other healthful plant compounds.

Today on The Doctors television show they were discussing how avocados can promote eye health, so stock up on your avocados as well!! Guacamole anyone?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

]]> http://www.viteyes.com/blog/its-good-to-be-green/feed 0 Viteyes Dry Eye http://www.viteyes.com/blog/viteyes-dry-eye http://www.viteyes.com/blog/viteyes-dry-eye#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:26:31 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=265 Have you heard about our new dry eye supplement? It’s formulated with omega-3, flaxseed oil, lactoferrin and more to relieve your toughest dry eye needs. Viteyes Dry Eye can help.

Right now, save 20% off new Viteyes Dry Eye! Use coupon code DRY999. Offer expires 3/31/2012. Click here to shop Viteyes Dry Eye!

]]> http://www.viteyes.com/blog/viteyes-dry-eye/feed 0 Joke of the Day http://www.viteyes.com/blog/joke-of-the-day http://www.viteyes.com/blog/joke-of-the-day#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:55:46 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=4

]]> http://www.viteyes.com/blog/joke-of-the-day/feed 0 One thing that you want to do in life http://www.viteyes.com/blog/one-thing-that-you-want-to-do-in-life http://www.viteyes.com/blog/one-thing-that-you-want-to-do-in-life#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:13:29 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=112 What is one thing that is on your bucket list?

Mine is to experience a hot air balloon ride! Sounds like so much fun.

Comment below with your answer!

]]> http://www.viteyes.com/blog/one-thing-that-you-want-to-do-in-life/feed 0 New research in omega-3 http://www.viteyes.com/blog/new-research-in-omega-3 http://www.viteyes.com/blog/new-research-in-omega-3#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:22:14 +0000 Viteyes Community http://www.viteyes.com/blog/?p=247 Omega-3 has many uses; it can benefit your heart, eyes, skin and now, it may even promote the health of your nervous system.

A new study, published in The Journal of Neuroscience, shows that omega-3 fatty acids could play an important role in preventing damage to nerves, and may help them to regenerate when damage does occur.*

This new research in mice has shown that a high level of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the body could lead to protection of nerve cells and have beneficial effects on the recovery of nerves after a peripheral nerve injury (PNI). Led by scientists from Queen Mary, University of London, UK, their findings suggest that omega-3 fatty acids could play a significant role in speeding up recovery from nerve injury.

The scientists who conducted this study pointed out that although further work is needed, the initial research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids can protect damaged nerve cells, which is a critical first step in a successful neurological recovery.

Right now, Vitamin Health is offering 20% off Viteyes Omega-3 for 48 hours only! Use coupon code BRK333. Cannot be combined with other offers. As always, check with your doctor before changing your vitamin regimen.

 

*1. Stacy J. Gladman, Wenlong Huang, Siew-Na Lim, Simon C. Dyall, Sophie Boddy, Jing X. Kang, Martin M. Knight, John V. Priestley, and Adina T. Michael-Titus. “Improved Outcome after Peripheral Nerve Injury in Mice with Increased Levels of Endogenous Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.” The Journal of Neuroscience. Volume 32, Issue 2, Pages 563-571.

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