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The Essence of Essential Fatty Acids In Wellness

With this shift of zero fat we probably cut down on healthy fats along with harmful ones. Fat is a major source of energy, helps to absorb some vitamins and minerals, To read more visit http://weightlossbeautycare.mystrikingly.com/blog/the-essence-of-essential-fatty-acids-in-wellness

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The Essence of Essential Fatty Acids In Wellness

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  1. THE ESSENCE OF ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS IN WELLNESS Essential Fatty Acids in Wellness Fats, one of the most important nutrients for our health also sometimes known as Vitamin F. As obesity trends in global scenario there are lot of nomenclatures used by our food industry such as ‘LowFat’,‘ZeroFat’,‘No Trans Fat’ and we switched to low-fat foods for weight loss. With this shift we probably cut down on healthy fats along with harmful ones. Fat is a major source of energy, helps to absorb some vitamins and minerals, and is needed to build cell membranes, the vital exterior of each cell, and the sheaths surrounding nerves. It is essential for blood clotting, muscle movement, and inflammation. For long-term health, some fats are better than others. Good fats include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated Page 1 of 3

  2. fats that can help lose weight. Bad ones include industrial-made trans fats. Saturated fats fall somewhere in the middle to fight for. Fats (fatty acids) are divided two main groups – Saturated and Unsaturated, which further classify into Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated, based on their chemical structure. There are three major classes of unsaturated fatty acids: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. The omega-6s and omega-3s are essential. The omega-9s are non-essential because the body can make them from other fatty acids. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated. They include: •The omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid (LA), and its derivatives, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and arachidonic acid (AA) •The omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and its derivatives, eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Theoretically, only LA and ALA are essential. However, the fatty acids derived from them are also generally considered essential. Food Sources EFAs increase the absorption of vitamins and minerals; nourish the skin, hair, and nails; promote proper nerve functioning; help produce hormones; ensure normal growth and development; and prevent and treat metabolic diseases 1.LA: LA is present in many vegetables and most vegetable oils – sunflower (65-75%), safflower (79%), evening primrose seed (72%), corn (57%), peanut (31%), canola (19- 26%), and olive (8%). LA is abundant in the food supply and thus there is no need to supplement. 2.GLA: The richest sources of GLA are borage (starflower) oil, GLA (20-24%); evening primrose oil (8-10%); and black currant oil (15-17%). GLA is present in small amounts in human breast milk and some foods, but the typical diet provides very little GLA. 3.AA: Found in high amounts in eggs, fish and meat, AA is abundant in the food supply and supplementation is not usually necessary. 4.ALA: ALA is found in flax seed (18-22%) and flax seed oil (50-60%), and in small amounts in some nuts, green leafy vegetables, canola, wheat germ and black current seeds. 5.EPA and DHA: EPA and DHA are found in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna. Depending on the source, fish oils vary in the amount of EPA and DHA they provide. Fish oil supplements often contain 18% EPA and 12% DHA, with more concentrated oils containing 30% EPA and 20% DHA. Algal sources of EPA and DHA are also widely available. Research study has shown that a diet rich in EFAs help to: •Prevent and reduce symptoms of depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder •Protect against memory loss and dementia •Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer •Ease arthritis, joint pain, and inflammatory skin conditions •Lower bad LDL cholesterol levels, while increasing good HDL Page 2 of 3

  3. •Prevent abnormal heart rhythms •Lower triglycerides associated with heart disease and fight inflammation •Lower blood pressure •Prevent atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries) •Support a healthy pregnancy •Battle fatigue, sharpen your memory, and balance your mood •Reducing weight and waist size •Boost and Strengthen Immunity Rich Sources of EFAs 1.Soybeans (Roasted) - Not many people know that Soya is quite rich in Omega-3 fats. Soybeans have ALA, which promotes heart health. In fact, having one bowl of lightly cooked soybeans contains more omega-3 fats than some cold-water fishes. 2.Walnuts - Great for both heart and brains, this nut not only provides with multiple vascular benefits but also helps to maintain ideal weight over time. 3.Salmon 4.Mackerel 5.Canola Oil 6.Sardines 7.Chia seeds 8.Flax seeds Choosing wisely is the key to Wellness, specifically when it comes to fat. Consuming fat in large amounts, including healthy fats will contributes to weight gain. Read the label before selection of the food item. One does not need to do major changes in the diet for enriching it with EFAs that help to achieve wellness and immunity at large. Source url - http://weightlossbeautycare.mystrikingly.com/blog/the-essence-of-essential- fatty-acids-in-wellness Page 3 of 3

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