Friday, February 26, 2010

Good Fats




DHA-is one of the omega-3 fats-the good fats can protect your eyes, brain, and heart.

ALA (known as alpha-linolenic acids)- found in chia, flax, and walnuts, which the body eventually (but in small quantities) converts to DHA.

EPA-found in fish oil.

ALA is healthy and eating it is smart. Choose foods containing ALA over those with omega-6 and saturated fats. For example:

.Snacking on walnuts instead of milk chocolate chips or other foods. Walnuts have about six times as much omega-3 as the next highest nut, and in one study, just twelve walnut halves a day decreased heart attack risk by 60 percent.

.Cooking only with canola oil, which contains ALA. Use canola oil that is supplemented with DHA.

.Use chia instead of wheat as a grain.

You On A Diet Michael F. Roizen, MD Mehmet C. Oz, MD



3 comments:

  1. I think you forgot the good fats found in cheesecake and pizza.

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  2. Wow! Ms. Missed Periods, you're one close reader. Thank you and I will be sure to correct my posting asap.

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  3. as our dad would say, 'look honey, it says FAT FREE.' the man could always spot a bargain.

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