To the Editor:
I just finished reading The Smoky Mountain News article about the proposed amendments to the FRL agreement. In the article quotes Todd Bryson: “the [FRL] Board of Trustees, they have more authority than what they realize to make some of these changes that need to be made.”
What are omega 3-fatty acids? They are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s) that can be found in various foods.
What are the health benefits? There have been a variety of claims about the benefits of omega 3-fatty acids from heart health, eye health and reducing inflammation to reducing risk of certain cancers, however, most of this is not conclusive and is based on observational data.
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Thursday, December 11 • 3pm-6pm — Black Mountain (550 NC-9)
• Dynamite Roasting
• Sunburst Trout
• Hickory Nut Gap Meats
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If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic beverage ideas for your holiday guests, here are some local ones to consider:
• Asheville Tea Company (Asheville NC) — look for their boxes of teas, particularly the seasonal blends.
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Question: Can drinking tart cherry juice help with my knee pain due to osteoarthritis?
Answer: While tart cherry juice isn’t harmful, the research proof of its efficacy to reduce pain or inflammation due to arthritis just is not there.
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