Living healthier is about understanding what is being put into
your body. Regardless of whether you need to lose weight, your body
needs fats to operate. But not all fats are created equal.
Increasing the intake of “good
fats”—like omega-3 and healthy fats from foods like avocado,
fish and flaxseed—can elevate your mood, facilitate learning and
IQ, improve your ability to focus and your overall health. Eating
“bad fats”—like the ones found in processed foods, red meat and
butter—can lead to weight gain, lethargy and even more serious
ailments like heart disease and diabetes.
Healthy
living experts recommend a teaspoon of seed-based oils per day.
This can include organic sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, almonds and
walnuts. If you want the optimum benefits of good fats, take one
tablespoon of oil per 50 pounds of your body weight. Mix flaxseed
oil into everyday foods, such as salad dressings, soups, sauces,
vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, protein shakes, meat and
fish.
When you’re eating good fats, think of yourself as a “well-oiled
machine.” Imagine your brain and cells getting the food they need,
your hair, nails and bones being strengthened, your skin becoming
softer and the excess weight melting off as your body gets rid of
stored fat.
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