fbpx

Tag: fatty acids

Hemp Seeds

3 Powerful Reasons to Add Hemp Seeds to Your Diet

Hemp seeds are crunchy with a nut-like taste, but they also offer a variety of health and nutritional benefits. They’re also available at many mainstream grocery stores and natural food markets. Here’s why you should add them to your diet. 

Read More »
Do Fat Cells Get “Fitter” Through Exercise?

Do Fat Cells Get “Fitter” Through Exercise?

Your muscles use fat as their primary fuel source during low to moderate intensity exercise. That’s the “fat burning” effect of exercise. Fat cells also have other functions that impact your risk for obesity and other health problems. Some research shows regular exercise helps fat cells function more effectively to release stored fat. Find out how fat cells are impacted by physical activity.

Read More »
Dietary Fat Made Simple

Dietary Fat Made Simple

Not all dietary fat is created equal, of course. Here’s a look at which fats should remain a part of your regular diet and which need to go.

Read More »
Does the Type of Fat You Eat Affect Body Composition?

Does the Type of Fat You Eat Affect Body Composition?

Of course you need a certain amount of fat in your diet but the type you get matters too. A new study shows the type of dietary fat you consume may influence your body composition as well as your health. Find out what type of fats you need more of and the kind you should limit.

Read More »
Omega-3s: Newly Discovered Anti-Aging Benefits

Omega-3s: Newly Discovered Anti-Aging Benefits

You’ve probably heard a lot about omega-3 fatty acids, the “good fats” in fatty fish. Now a study sheds new light on their health benefits and how they could affect the aging process. Find out about newly recognized benefits of omega-3s and why your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is so important for health.

Read More »
Is fat in your diet bad or good?

Why You Need Fat in Your Diet

Low-fat isn’t necessarily synonymous with health. You need a certain amount of fat in your diet to supply two essential fatty acids the body can’t make. It’s also important to get the right balance of these fats in your diet. Find out why fat-free isn’t always better and why fat balance is critical to good health.

Read More »