Benefits of Essential Fats in Diet

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Benefits of Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids  Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are nutritional elements our bodies cannot produce, so we need to incorporate them into our diets. There are two main types of EFAs: Omega 3 fatty acids are contained in fish oils and some plant oils. Omega 6 fatty acids are contained in plant oils. These EFAs are as vital to our health as vitamins, and although our diets tend to be rich in Omega 6 fatty acids, many Western diets are low in Omega 3 fatty acids. This may be due to lower consumption of fish and the desire for "low fat" foods. Regular consumption of fish can lower blood pressure levels and ultimately reduce cardiovascular risk. Fish oil rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E may also help delay the progress of certain autoimmune diseases. Numerous medical studies, conducted on animals, have shown that the consumption of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids can even slow the growth of cancer xenografts, increase the efficacy of chemotherapy, and reduce the side effects of the chemotherapy or cancer.   The Missing Link – Omega 3 Some scientists believe that the lack of Omega 3 fatty acids in the Northern European diet is directly linked to the proportionately high levels of Western degenerative diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, allergies, asthma, arthritis, and even certain brain function disorders such as ADHD and depression. Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids enhance thermogenesis, help build muscle, prevent muscle break down, and speed recovery from fatigue, so they are also the answer to most athletes’ prayers! They help your body conserve carbohydrates while simultaneously shedding fat. EFAs will help keep your mood and energy up and suppress your appetite, thereby aiding weight loss. More recently, they have been found to block the genes that produce fat in the body (saturated and trans fat do not have this same effect). These two fats are extremely vital to our metabolism because of their chemical structure. They can be used to make hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which regulate a host of other functions in the body. However, these fats cannot be synthesized by the body, which is why we rely on getting them from our diet. Bulk Up With Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids – In a Good Way In a recent medical study on rat muscle fibers, diets rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids produced 16 to 21 percent more muscle tension and up to 32 percent greater endurance during high frequency stimulation. Moreover, when these rats resumed their standard diets for a period of six weeks, their muscle function returned to the lower levels of the un-supplemented rats and their weight gain began to climb as well. Over the past 50 to 100 years there has been an enormous increase in the consumption of Omega 6 fatty acids thanks to the increased use of corn, sunflower seed, safflower seed, cottonseed, and soybean oils in cooking and processing. To balance this deficit, many physicians suggest Omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, B-complex, and multivitamins be added to our diets. As always, you should discuss any over-the-counter medications or herbs you are considering with your family physician to prevent any unintended side effects or interactions with other drugs you might be taking.   Good and Bad Fats in the diet Compare Chicken Fat to Fat in fish Fat in Mcdonalds Fats in food Fat intake   Different Fats in the Diet

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