Fat Doesn't Make You Fat!. . .The Right Fat That Is
There is a lot of talk going around about essential fatty acids (EFA) and the importance those have in our diet. For the last 25+ years the American public has been told that fat makes you fat. Low fat dieting is the way to go. However, in the last 25 years Americans have become fatter than ever. Why?
Well, a couple of reasons. Dietary fat give us a feeling of fullness and adds flavor so when it is reduced or eliminated those sensations must be replaced with something. That something food manufacturers have used is carbohydrates. By now most of us know that diets high in carbs are causing havoc with our bodyfats levels.
So, what then? Is Atkins right? Eat lots of high fat animal proteins? Well in a word - NO!
What we must put back into our diets are EFA. These fatty acids are called "essential" because our bodies can only get those from our diet. One of the most needed EFA is omega-3. Many have heard of this through the popular media. Omega-3 has a complimentary cousin, omega-6. The problem with the omega-3/omega-6 ratio is that for most Americans the level of omega-6 is much higher than needed while the level of omega-3 is lower than needed. (See the link below)
The most abundant source of omega-3's is cold water fish, like salmon. Of the many vegan sources of omega-3, flax is the most available. Increasing these sources of omega-3's really make a difference in our health, but also in our fat loss.
However, for many people the easiest way to obtain the needed omega-3's is through supplementation. But before you rush down and buy the first "fish oil" capsule do your homework. Look very diligently for "pharmacutecal grade" fish oil. The purity level is what you want as well as the dose.
There is a best way(s) to take fish oil capsules, either on a full stomach are right at bedtime. I take about one-third of my daily intake at lunch and the remainder at bedtime. During sleep many rebuilding processes are going on and omega-3's contribute to those.
Please read the links below for more detail on the benefits of omega-3 supplementation, including weight loss.
I know of an source of excellent fish oil capsules, so please email me at lance@myfatbegone.com if you want that.
Omega-3's and weight loss:
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=57569-omega-s-to
Sources of omega-3's:
http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/diet/healthy_eating/omega3.htm
University piece:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Omega3FattyAcidscs.html
Well, a couple of reasons. Dietary fat give us a feeling of fullness and adds flavor so when it is reduced or eliminated those sensations must be replaced with something. That something food manufacturers have used is carbohydrates. By now most of us know that diets high in carbs are causing havoc with our bodyfats levels.
So, what then? Is Atkins right? Eat lots of high fat animal proteins? Well in a word - NO!
What we must put back into our diets are EFA. These fatty acids are called "essential" because our bodies can only get those from our diet. One of the most needed EFA is omega-3. Many have heard of this through the popular media. Omega-3 has a complimentary cousin, omega-6. The problem with the omega-3/omega-6 ratio is that for most Americans the level of omega-6 is much higher than needed while the level of omega-3 is lower than needed. (See the link below)
The most abundant source of omega-3's is cold water fish, like salmon. Of the many vegan sources of omega-3, flax is the most available. Increasing these sources of omega-3's really make a difference in our health, but also in our fat loss.
However, for many people the easiest way to obtain the needed omega-3's is through supplementation. But before you rush down and buy the first "fish oil" capsule do your homework. Look very diligently for "pharmacutecal grade" fish oil. The purity level is what you want as well as the dose.
There is a best way(s) to take fish oil capsules, either on a full stomach are right at bedtime. I take about one-third of my daily intake at lunch and the remainder at bedtime. During sleep many rebuilding processes are going on and omega-3's contribute to those.
Please read the links below for more detail on the benefits of omega-3 supplementation, including weight loss.
I know of an source of excellent fish oil capsules, so please email me at lance@myfatbegone.com if you want that.
Omega-3's and weight loss:
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/news-ng.asp?n=57569-omega-s-to
Sources of omega-3's:
http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/diet/healthy_eating/omega3.htm
University piece:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Omega3FattyAcidscs.html
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