Question: Do dried blueberries have the same health benefits as fresh blueberries?

Answer: Some research has shown dried blueberries to be as much as four times higher in antioxidants than their fresh counterparts. However, because most drying processes cause significant loss of nutrients and concentrate sugar and calories, fresh fruit is a better bet in terms of nutrition.

Q: In your opinion is chia seed and effective source of omega-3? How does it compare with an animal source, such as krill oil? If it compares favorably, would you consider offering it? if not familiar with chia seed, see https://www.chiaseedandoil.com/faqs.htm

A:  Today, we have an important question from Duane from Reston, Virginia, who asks about the difference between chia seeds and Krill Oil as sources of omega-3 fats. Certainly, almost all of you have heard about, and understand, the enormous benefits omega-3 fats play in our lives, especially related to prevention.

Question: What are the health benefits of fish oil?

Answer: The omega 3 oils in cold water fish oil (salmon, cod, etc) are very important for brain development in children and play major roles in the inflammation/anti-inflammation pathways in the body. However, the widely promoted ability of omega 3 oils to reduce inflammation is short-term only. Also omega 3 oils are unstable and easily transform into dangerous free-radicals. We also have to be wary of the likelyhood of mercury contamination of any fish oil product. Just how much omega 3 oil you need entirely depends upon your specific metabolic balance of oils. Everyone's need is different. Only testing can reveal what your individual needs are for omega 3 oils from fish.