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  2. Americans get too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 ... - AOL

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    A recent UCLA study showed that men with early-stage prostate cancer who followed a diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 and took fish oil supplements for a year saw a significant reduction in ...

  3. Fatty acid ratio in food - Wikipedia

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    It has been claimed that among hunter-gatherer populations, omega-6 fats and omega-3 fats are typically consumed in roughly a 1:1 ratio. [3] [4] [better source needed] At one extreme of the spectrum of hunter-gatherer diets, the Greenland Inuit, prior to the late Twentieth Century, consumed a diet in which omega-6s and omega-3s were consumed in a 1:2 ratio, thanks to a diet rich in cold-water ...

  4. Seed Oil: Study Links Omega-6s to Colon Cancer—What’s the ...

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    New research links omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in seed oils, and colon cancer growth. ... in seed oils—when taken in large daily amounts to the degree that they swap out the omega-3s in ...

  5. Dietitians debunk 7 myths about nuts, including concerns over ...

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    Nuts can absolutely help you reach protein goals — which is 56 grams per day for men and 46 grams per day for women, per the Dietary Guidelines for Americans — while also providing fiber and ...

  6. Omega-6 fatty acid - Wikipedia

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    The evening primrose flower (O. biennis) produces an oil containing a high content of γ-linolenic acid, a type of omega6 fatty acid.Omega6 fatty acids (also referred to as ω−6 fatty acids or n−6 fatty acids) are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that share a final carbon-carbon double bond in the n−6 position, that is, the sixth bond, counting from the methyl end.

  7. Energy bar - Wikipedia

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    A typical energy bar weighs between 30 and 50 grams and is likely to supply about 200–300 calories (840–1,300 joules), 3–9 grams of fat, 7–15 grams of protein, and 20–40 grams of carbohydrates — the three sources of energy in food. [3]

  8. Holy sweet tooth! These are the most unhealthy candy bars in ...

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    5) Mounds - 230 calories, 13 grams of fat, and 21 grams of sugar. Click through below for healthy snack alternatives you'll love: More on AOL.com: 10 great yoga workouts that are perfect for beginners

  9. These are 6 healthiest types of nuts, according to a dietitian

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    Protein, fiber and unsaturated fat mean that almonds will keep you full for a while — especially because a 1-ounce serving is 23 whole almonds, a greater amount than other types of nuts.