Did you think that by eating fat you could lose fat? Well it's true. Omega-3 is a fatty acid, which is essential in the development and maintenance of the brain, vision and the immune system.
Forms of Omega-3 fatty acid have recently been proven effective in lowering cholesterol and are beneficial to improving mood and focus. The big O-3 has also been found to be a great anti inflammatory and proven to improve the condition of your hair, as well as support fat loss. (Score!) Many processed foods are cooked in vegetable oil, which consists of Omega-6, the majority of us are most likely deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids. So where do you find it?
Fish oil, from cold water fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids including DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, and EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid, which are linked to improvements in both cardiovascular and neurological health, as well as vision. DHA can also be found in Omega-3 eggs. In both cases, the source of the Omega-3 is from the animals' plant based diet with the fish containing the fatty acid within it's body and the chickens producing eggs high the fatty acid.
ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, and SDA, stearidonic acid, are the others Omega-3 fatty acids found in plants. You can get these Omega-3s abundantly in flax seeds, soy beans and walnuts. All of theses are best eaten crushed, as the Omega-3 is located in the oil. Avocado also contains an antiquity amount of ALA. However, since the body only converts small amount of ALA to DHA, another vegan option is to fortify your source of DHA is through algae.
Are getting your OM3, everyday? With a recent study indicated that Omega-3 coupled with turmeric is adding in the recovery of spinal injured, it is not wonder how it can help you. So, mix it up and try including Omega-3 in your live-it in different ways in addition to a good Omega-3 supplement. Go head ... get trim and happy with a little fatty!
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Forms of Omega-3 fatty acid have recently been proven effective in lowering cholesterol and are beneficial to improving mood and focus. The big O-3 has also been found to be a great anti inflammatory and proven to improve the condition of your hair, as well as support fat loss. (Score!) Many processed foods are cooked in vegetable oil, which consists of Omega-6, the majority of us are most likely deficient in Omega-3 fatty acids. So where do you find it?
Fish oil, from cold water fish contains Omega-3 fatty acids including DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, and EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid, which are linked to improvements in both cardiovascular and neurological health, as well as vision. DHA can also be found in Omega-3 eggs. In both cases, the source of the Omega-3 is from the animals' plant based diet with the fish containing the fatty acid within it's body and the chickens producing eggs high the fatty acid.
ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, and SDA, stearidonic acid, are the others Omega-3 fatty acids found in plants. You can get these Omega-3s abundantly in flax seeds, soy beans and walnuts. All of theses are best eaten crushed, as the Omega-3 is located in the oil. Avocado also contains an antiquity amount of ALA. However, since the body only converts small amount of ALA to DHA, another vegan option is to fortify your source of DHA is through algae.
Are getting your OM3, everyday? With a recent study indicated that Omega-3 coupled with turmeric is adding in the recovery of spinal injured, it is not wonder how it can help you. So, mix it up and try including Omega-3 in your live-it in different ways in addition to a good Omega-3 supplement. Go head ... get trim and happy with a little fatty!
Discuss, debate and support matters around wellness as a goal, as a lifestyle and as a movement. Continue the conversation at the Interval Fitness Group on Facebook