Not All Fat is Bad For You

Reducing fat consumption is one of the first things many of us do when resolving to eat better, or to lose weight.

However, it's important to be selective in what we cut from our diets. You know when we say, "that's it, I'm done with fats," and then spend the rest of the week eating celery? Well, that's not good at all.

While it's right to cut out saturated and trans fats, most of us would benefit from increasing our consumption of the good fats, like omega-3 found in eggs!

Research shows that omega-3 fats help to lower the risk of heart attack, strokes, dementia and Alzheimers disease. They are also effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome and are important for healthy brain development in children.

Yet, most North Americans do not eat enough omega-3, and assume that all fats are bad. In doing so, some of us are really missing out on the benefits of good fats. Health professionals tell us that 2% to 4% of our total daily calories (2 to 4 grams) should consist of omega-3.

Paying attention to omega-3 consumption is important but this doesn't mean bringing a calculator to the dining room table every time you eat, says Dr. Doug Tkachuk at LifeLabs. All you have to do is learn which foods contain omega-3 and include them whenever possible in your daily diet. A simple test that measures your omega-3 levels before and after the dietary change can confirm you've made an improvement.

Sandra (6) Paque
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