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It’s confusing isn’t it. DHA, EPA and more. How do you choose your Omega 3 supplements?

And it gets worse when you start reading all about converting ALA to DHA, then about long chain and short chain fats and so on.

I recently had one of my readers ask me about choosing his Omega 3 capsules. He had read all about long and short chain fats and the differences and had just got overwhelmed about how to go about choosing the best Omega 3 supplements.

It’s understandable how he got confused and so I’ll talk a little about it and then tell you how to go about choosing your Omega 3 fish oil supplements.

Of the three main Omega 3 fats (DHA, EPA and ALA) the most important by far is DHA. It makes up a major part of your brain.

You get ALA from plant sources like flax seeds, and your DHA comes from sources like deep sea fish. And DHA is a long chain fatty acid, whilst ALA is a short chain fatty acid. But the most important is DHA.

But DHA, the most important Omega 3 fatty acid along with EPA, is what you need from your Omega 3 supplements. And all Omega 3 fish oil capsules contain DHA.

Every brand of fish oil capsules has DHA.

So if you’re better using fish oil supplements are they all the same? If not how do you choose between the different fish oil supplements?

There are two factors in choosing the best fish oil supplements. You need to consider the quantity of DHA you get in each capsule and you need to look at the purity of the fish oil. That’s all.

You can’t decide which are the best value fish oil tablets without knowing how much DHA you get from them.

For example if you consider supplements with a third of the DHA, but at a half the price, of others you’re not getting good value.

And you also need to consider the purity of the supplements because many fish oil capsules can contain oils contaminated with small amounts of mercury, for example, because many of our deep sea fish are contaminated, and that’s where the oil comes from.

That’s the 2 things you need to consider when choosing your Omega3 capsules.

But actually doing that comparison isn’t as easy as you’d think and you may struggle. I have run the sums and one brand comes up as the best fish oil supplement on both DHA quantity and also on oil purity.

I tell you which brand on my website.

Mexico offers a unique cuisine that is delicious and healthy. Ancestral home to the Mayan, Aztec and Zapotec civilizations, Mexico has a long history in cultivating food. Native staples included avocados, sweet potatoes, corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and a variety of squash. For meat, they hunted deer, turkey, quail, and rabbit. Chocolate is a native plant in this area, and was prepared as a beverage for the Aztec royalty.

When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, they brought their favorite foods with them. Pork, beef, cheese, and cream were added and combined with the native foods. The Spanish brought sheep, chickens, wheat, and sugar. Three hundred years later when Spain finally gave up control of Mexico, their influence on Mexican food was well established.

Corn is a major part of Mexican meals. Cornmeal, known as masa, is made into a dough that can be formed into tortillas, empanadas, or tamales. Corn is also added to soups, stews, and other dishes. Tortillas made of flour are more common in northern Mexico. Chili peppers are also a main part of the Mexican diet. Jalapenos, poblano, and Serrano chilies are just a few of the common choices in the Mexican household.

Beans also provide a good source of protein in Mexican meals. Pinto beans are found in the north, while black beans are popular in the Yucatan peninsula. There are many different varieties used throughout Mexico to make dishes like frijoles (refried beans).

There are many regional favorites found in the typical Mexican meal. Beef is used frequently in the north, as it is hot and dry, with good grazing grounds. The Pacific coast is known for coffee production and its corn stew. The Gulf coast offers a wide variety of seafood and fish dishes, tropical fruits and vegetables. Central Mexico has the most distinctive Spanish influence, and the Yucatan people commonly eat seafood, shellfish, eggs, corn, and black beans. Herbs are used liberally throughout Mexico.

If you want to try making an authentic Mexican meal at home, there are many recipes online to try. Mexican rice recipe are easy and delicious. They are a good dish to start out with. Once you have tried making rice (arroz in Mexico), you will find yourself adding it to your menu frequently.

Try something new and experiment. Adding a different bean can change the texture or flavor to a dish. Add tortillas or refried beans as a side dish, or throw together some fresh seafood and citrus juice to make a cooling ceviche on a hot day. Mexican food is great for kids to make, too. Let them make their own quesadillas or tacos.

For something new, try a Mexican breakfast. In the summer, a simple bowl of mixed tropical fruit is an authentic choice. On a colder day, try some scrambled eggs mixed with salsa. Fill a tortilla with a fried egg, tomatoes, ham, chilies, and cheese and serve it up with some refried beans for a taste you will find exciting.

Imagine the scene: The crowd is waiting in the rain outside the club. They are all soaking wet. The mascara is running, their hair is dripping with drops and sagging. Then a shiny limousine pulls up to the curb and you and your party emerge: fresh, and dry and happy. You sail into the club passed all the people outside. They are left standing and staring and wondering whether you are some kind of celebrity. If you hire a sacramento limousine for your party, then this may all come true!

These cars can be booked for all your special occasion needs. They are very popular for wedding parties and birthdays, but are so affordable that any function can be enhanced by arriving in style. It used to be the case that only the most famous people, or the richest of the jet-set could afford to travel in such luxury, but now, at these prices? You certainly can too!

There are many different cars to choose from and each one has special, unique features of its own. The car hire people will help you choose which is the correct one for your occasion. Mostly the difference is in the number of people they can host. All of them have an impeccable quality and the real touch of luxury you would expect. Just run your hand along the soft leather interiors and feel the quality.

Each car is fitted with a mini fridge fully kitted out with drinks if you desire and there is in-car entertainment in the form of DVD players, and flat screen TVs and a stereo radio. Most of the cars come equipped with Bose speakers and an iPod docking station so that you can play your own choice of music if you prefer. From the moment you enter the car, you know that you are travelling in style.

It is not such an environmental disaster as you would think. On first glance, it would seem that such a large gas guzzler should not be on the roads and it has the biggest carbon footprint you have ever seen. But really, in terms of the environment, they might actually have less of an impact on the environment than you would think. Imagine all those people arriving separately. That is not so great. So, other than hiring a bus to take you all there, wouldn’t you rather arrive in style? Make an impact without making an impact (on the planet)!

Treat your kids on that special occasion, or have a romantic Valentine’s Day drive around the city. What a neat way to propose to the love of your life? She will never forget that will she? Once you have chosen a limousine, you know that the party begins from the minute you step in and just gets better from there.

Have you ever needed a martini every now and then, and not have the money to go to a expensive bar? Do you know how to make one? Wouldn?t you love to learn and know that you no longer have to leave the comfort of your own home in order to drink a martini?

No need to go to the bar, once you learn how to make them and for cheaper. And perhaps you could even start selling your recipes and make a side income with your new knowledge.

You can buy the shaker and glasses from most stores that sell house hold items. Make sure you keep a good stock for flavors, ice and alcohol. That way you don?t have to worry about not having the ingredients when you want to make them

So what do you need to make that cute little martini that you are dying for? Well you need a few items first. A martini shaker and martini glass are in order for you to make them, along with alcohol.

Don?t forget to ask your guest if they want it Shaken or Stirred? Some like it have it stirred instead of shaken, as they feel that shaken makes it bruised. So be sure to keep that in mind, as you make them.

Try out different types of alcohol and see which ones you prefer. With so many options out their, you may find a brand you like better than the others. Also try to mix flavors together and see where they leads you.

Put the ice in the martini shaker and pour some type vermouth in it. Shake well with ice and pour it into the glass and roll in it the glass to coat it.

Pour gin and whatever you use to flavor them into martini shaker and shake hard to get it mixed and cooled. Pour all of it in martini shaker into the martini glass, including the ice and whatever else you put in it.

Add the extras or garnish you want to add, and enjoy your hard work. You might even host a martini party after you find that perfect martini recipe. After all, one cannot not share a great martini.

Most of all though, you should be able to enjoy your martinis and have fun while making them. Without fun and laughter, they lack a key ingredient to them.

Please drink responsibly when drinking any type of alcohol drinks.