The Power of Omega 3 Fats
I wanted to write a quick note on a subject that it seems to me many people are confused about.
First of all, can we just say a big "thank you!" to Omega 3's for being good for us.
We can remember when "fat" equaled "bad" in every instance, and we are so glad those days are gone! The discovery of these amazing fatty acids have not only let us enjoy some (okay, a select few) fats guilt-free, but we actually will be healthier the more we get of them! The more we discover about Omega-3's, the more we find out how truly incredible they are.
Omega-3's, since their discovery, have been known to help in the prevention of heart disease, as well as boosting HDL, the "good" cholesterol, and lowering LDL, the "bad" cholesterol.
However, that is only the tip of a very large iceberg! Turns out, oil from that salmon or that walnut also helps maintain healthy blood pressure, reduce joint pain, ease migraines, reduce inflammation, and can help reduce the symptoms of a number of mental illnesses.
While there are a number of ongoing studies to determine the extent of these benefits and uncover new advantages to enjoying a diet rich in these positive fats, many researchers feel that they are just on the edge of discovering more benefits in terms of disease cures and preventions for a range of conditions, particularly those that affect people as they age.
Starting now with a diet laden with Omega 3s can never hurt, and might actually do you some favors down the road.
Omega-3 is true brain food-it boosts brain functions and helps prevent memory loss, as well as reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
It also helps balance out some of the problems that can be caused by an over-abundance of Omega-6 acids-fatty acids we need but tend to get too much of.
Omega-6 acids are found in yummy, saturated fats, which, unfortunately, are not our friends.
Omega-3's, however, care about our well-being and can help reduce some of the damage done by those evil, gravy-covered enemies.
Now, unfortunately, even though our body needs these fatty acids, it is incapable of making them on its own.
The good news is that they are not hard to get.
If you happen to be a whale, you're in luck! Krill is very rich in Omega-3's; however, if you're not a sea mammal, you can still add these important nutrients to your diet pretty easily.
Although there are a number of Omega 3 supplements available on the market, there are also plenty of healthy places to get them in the fresh sections of your grocery store.
If you can remember to eat plenty of salmon and tuna, and add walnut, pumpkin, or flaxseed oils to your diet as well, as these are also loaded with this amazing stuff.
Furthermore, these are all foods that pack other nutritional punches as all are natural and loaded with vitamins, minerals and valuable antioxidants.
Every time you shop, look for Omega 3's and load up on them.
You'll thank me and so will your lean body!
First of all, can we just say a big "thank you!" to Omega 3's for being good for us.
We can remember when "fat" equaled "bad" in every instance, and we are so glad those days are gone! The discovery of these amazing fatty acids have not only let us enjoy some (okay, a select few) fats guilt-free, but we actually will be healthier the more we get of them! The more we discover about Omega-3's, the more we find out how truly incredible they are.
Omega-3's, since their discovery, have been known to help in the prevention of heart disease, as well as boosting HDL, the "good" cholesterol, and lowering LDL, the "bad" cholesterol.
However, that is only the tip of a very large iceberg! Turns out, oil from that salmon or that walnut also helps maintain healthy blood pressure, reduce joint pain, ease migraines, reduce inflammation, and can help reduce the symptoms of a number of mental illnesses.
While there are a number of ongoing studies to determine the extent of these benefits and uncover new advantages to enjoying a diet rich in these positive fats, many researchers feel that they are just on the edge of discovering more benefits in terms of disease cures and preventions for a range of conditions, particularly those that affect people as they age.
Starting now with a diet laden with Omega 3s can never hurt, and might actually do you some favors down the road.
Omega-3 is true brain food-it boosts brain functions and helps prevent memory loss, as well as reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
It also helps balance out some of the problems that can be caused by an over-abundance of Omega-6 acids-fatty acids we need but tend to get too much of.
Omega-6 acids are found in yummy, saturated fats, which, unfortunately, are not our friends.
Omega-3's, however, care about our well-being and can help reduce some of the damage done by those evil, gravy-covered enemies.
Now, unfortunately, even though our body needs these fatty acids, it is incapable of making them on its own.
The good news is that they are not hard to get.
If you happen to be a whale, you're in luck! Krill is very rich in Omega-3's; however, if you're not a sea mammal, you can still add these important nutrients to your diet pretty easily.
Although there are a number of Omega 3 supplements available on the market, there are also plenty of healthy places to get them in the fresh sections of your grocery store.
If you can remember to eat plenty of salmon and tuna, and add walnut, pumpkin, or flaxseed oils to your diet as well, as these are also loaded with this amazing stuff.
Furthermore, these are all foods that pack other nutritional punches as all are natural and loaded with vitamins, minerals and valuable antioxidants.
Every time you shop, look for Omega 3's and load up on them.
You'll thank me and so will your lean body!
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