When it comes to quelling inflammation (which causes aging) , fats take on particular importance. The typical Western diet contains an abundance of omega- 6 fatty acids and not enough omega- 3 fatty acids. The former, in excess, promote inflammation , while the latter reduces it. It is important to stress that our bodies need both omega 6 and omega 3 but in the correct ratio. The key here is balance. The ratio of omega 6: omega 3 should be 3 : 1 as opposed to the Western diet of 15 : 1 Sources of Omega 6 – Poultry and eggs, avocado, cereals, whole grain bread, most vegetable oils (palm, safflower soybean, rapeseed, corn, sunflower), margarine, walnuts, almonds, pecan nuts, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds Sources of Omega 3- Fish and fish oils- tuna, herring, salmon, cod, flaxseeds, chia seeds, hempseeds, green leafy vegetables (like lettuce, broccoli, kale, spinach and purslane), legumes (like mung, kidney, navy, pinto, lima beans, peas and split peas), fresh basil FIGHT the FEAR of FAT!
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:57:07 +0000