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Omega-3 fatty acids are required for normal infant development nervous system maturation. They protect against irregular heartbeats and cardiovascular disease, lower triglyceride levels, reduce the risk of heart attack, and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death in people who already have Heart disease. Because omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, they help fight and alleviate Arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and asthma, and help lower the risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, strokes, and breast, colon and prostate cancers. There are three important omega-3 fatty acids, all of which may prevent heart arrhythmias:
- Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a short-chain (18-carbon) omega-3 fatty acid, which is found in many vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fruits. There are relatively large amounts in soy, walnuts, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, pumkin seeds, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, and chia seeds. Brazil nuts and wheat germ also contain significant amounts. It's also found in green leafy vegetables, grains, and spirulina. Your body cannot make its own ALA, so you need to eat some of these foods each day. Your body can convert ALA to EPA (eiocosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a long-chain (20-carbon) omega-3 fatty acid, which is abundant in fatty fish, and is also found in very small amounts in microalgae, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and walnuts. EPA lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease. Some EPA is converted into series 3 eicosanoids which can reduce blood clotting, inflammation, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Your body can produce EPA out of ALA and out of DHA.
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain (22-carbon) omega-3 fatty acid, which is abundant in fatty fish, and is also found in very small amounts in algae, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and walnuts. It is a major component of the gray matter of your brain, and is also found in your retinas and cell membranes and also in testes, sperm. DHA is important for proper nerve and brain development and function. Your body can convert EPA into DHA; however, a high intake of omega-6 linoleic acid may suppress your body's ability to convert alpha-linolenic acid to DHA. Avoid refined oils, especially sunflower, safflower, and corn oil, and use tiny amounts of oils containing alpha-linolenic acid such as soy, flax, and walnut oils, which will assist your body in making more DHA.
While most of us don't typically need supplements or added oils to obtain enough essential fatty acids, we should eat good sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fats daily. An appropriate balance of these essential fatty acids is also important for health. The proper ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 is between 1:1 and 1:4, but Americans tend to have anywhere from 10 to 30 times the amount of omega-6, due to the large amounts of animal products, oils, fast foods, processed foods, and fried foods they eat.
Omega-6 fatty acids compete with omega-3 fatty acids in your body, so eating too many omega-6 fatty acids can cause a silent inflammation that you can't feel. This chronic inflammation can cause cardiovascular disease, cancer, and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including Diabetes.
To maintain balance, avoid animal fats, trans fats, and refined oils, especially those high in omega-6 such as corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, most vegetable oil blends (typically labeled "vegetable oil"), and sesame oil. Instead, use a tiny amount of low omega-6 oil like olive oil, or saute in a small amount of water or broth. Use applesauce in place of fat in baked treats. Every day, sprinkle some chopped raw English walnuts and raw ground flax seeds on your salad for omega-3 fatty acids. Consider including chlorella in your diet or supplement routine. Chlorella is high in EPA and DHA, which your body may have trouble producing in sufficient quantities.
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What fats are known as good fats?
mostly unsaturated fatty acids like omega 3
What kind of omega 3 is in cashew nut?
Cashews are rich in monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for the body -- can lower bad cholesterol. It does not contain significant amounts of omega 3 fatty acids. If it has any, it would be alpha linolenic acid.
What is a characteristic of farm raised fish?
lower in omega-3 fats.
What do fats do?
Fats help to make you obese. Fats can protect your organs and certain types of fats, such as Omega 3 fatty acids, are good for your heart and arteries.
Is heating mustard oil to smoking point healthy?
Mustard oil contains unsaturated fats and omega-3 EFA which on heating: 1.Unsaturated fats converts into trans fats which is very bad for health. 2.Omega-3,EFA is highly volatile,upon heating omega-3 evaporates very fast. So heated mustard oil is very bad for health.
Healthy Fats for Lower Cholesterol?
Try cutting out foods that are high in saturated and trans fats, replacing them with foods high in healthy fats to help lower cholesterol. Substituting coldwater fish for red meat, two to three times per week, can reduce intake of saturated fats and provide a healthy dose of Omega-3 fats. Walnuts are also a good source of Omega-3's, and a handful a day can lower cholesterol up to five percent. Olive oil contains both Omega-3 fats and Omega-6 fats which can lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise "good" HDL cholesterol. Try two tablespoons daily as a substitute for butter or shortening when cooking.
This fat is the good kind?
Omega 3
Is it true that your body needs 20-30 percent of your daily calories from fats and protein and 40 percent from carbs or can you balance your diet with more carbs and protein but less fat instead?
Did you know that women who dont have the right amount of fat percentage in their bodies dont get their periods. answer2 real one yes it always true. You need something called omega-3 and omega-6 fats. These are particular kinds of unsaturated fats. Omega-3 fats are good for your brain, hence the old wives' tale that fish is brain food. (I forget what omega-6 fats are for.)
What kind of gelatin is in members mark omega 3 fish oil?
they use fish geletain for omega 3
What fats should be in your diets?
I think omega 3 fats are good to add in diet chart. There are many sources of omega-3 fats but in adding some omega-3 rich food we can get this from omega oil also. Some foods like fish and other seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines), nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts) plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil). Well, I am also using vegan omega oil from Free Spirit Group which is very affordable cost and I suggest this for all.
Is fried fish good for you?
it has omega 3 which is one of the best fats for you
What is omega three?
"omega-3" (also written ω-3) is the name of a family of fatty acids. Fats and oils in human diet are compounds of fatty acids, and the omega-3 fatty acids form one group. We humans cannot make them in the body, but if there are some in our diet we can make others from them. Several health benefits have been claimed for fats containing omega-3 fatty acids. In particular, there is good evidence that they reduce heart attack risk factors.
