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Omega Essential Fats
Today, many people are now realising that there is a necessity to
consume the good fats and reduce the harmful fats. The good fats are
the two essential fats: Omega-3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) also called
super polyunsaturated and Omega-6 Linoleic Acid (LA), more commonly
known as polyunsaturated fat. These fats are essential because our
bodies cannot exist without them and most importantly of all - they
must come from food. A serious deficiency of either results in
progressively poorer health. For these reasons, healthy fat is every
bit as important as protein, minerals and vitamins. Our eating habits
have changed since the arrival of processed food.
It is true to say that we now consume too much Omega-6 and
insufficient Omega-3. To correct this imbalance we need to consume more
Omega-3, (the richest source is Flaxseed Oil with 52-62%) whilst
reducing Omega-6.
Benefits
- acts as a buffer for excess stomach acids
- soothes ulcers and irritable bowel disorders
- lubricates and absorbs toxins
- Prevents toxic build up in the bowel
Flax seed oil is an excellent source of fibre protein, lignans, vitamins and minerals, and essential fatty acids. Let's take a look at some of these.
Fibre - Flax seeds contain soluble and insoluble fibre, and also contains mucilage. The fibre in flax seed oil cleans the colon of toxic material, metabolic waste and dried mucus. Flax fibre is an excellent food for friendly bacteria in the intestine which keeps disease-causing organisms in check.
Protein - There's about 25g of protein for every 100g of flax seeds. The protein in flax seeds is easily digested and contains a complete amino acid profile that your body needs.
Lignans - Lignans have anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties, and Flax seed has 75 to 800 percent more lignans than other vegetables and grains. Researchers also believe lignans to have antioxidant properties.
Essential Fatty Acids - Flax seed oil is a rich source of 3 essential fatty acids: alpha linolenic acid, omega 3 essential fatty acid, and omega 6 essential fatty acid.
Flax seed is one of the best sources for the essential fatty acid alpha linolenic acid. Alpha linolenic acid is so important for bodybuilders because it "enhances insulin sensitivity within muscle cells." (1) This omega-3 fatty acid also has many other beneficial effects:
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