Nutritionally savvy consumers know that the human body requires certain fats (also known as lipids) for proper health, just as it needs water or protein or vitamins. In particular, recent scientific research points to the use of a polyunsaturated fat called omega-3 as a good example of an oil with healing potential for joints, the heart, and skin tissue. What is not so well known is that omega-3 fatty acids show tremendous promise for promoting improved brain function, be it mood, attention, even IQ.

The recession has us all rethinking our spending habits and, more often than not, the most logical solution for financial relief is to bear down and make tough cutbacks. A few more nights in and a few less nights out on the town. Maybe you're getting rid of some premium cable channels or downsizing your cell phone plan. But one area you don't want to scale back on is your daily pursuit of a bigger, stronger, leaner physique.