In this unit we are talking about Cholesterol and how a group of organic compounds make up 18-25% of one’s body mass called lipids. So why are lipids important? Lipids are important because they are used in the body to transport vitamins, they are essential in breaking down Cholesterol and they are used for body insulation. Lipids are best obtained from vegetable oils and legumes. But, the question is can the body produce essential fatty acids (ETA’S)? No, our body is not able to produce these fatty acids on its own. So it is necessary that you eat a diet rich in these crucial building blocks to maintain a healthy body. Two main essential fatty acids are to be included in our diet are the Omega-3 and Omega-6.…
Unsaturated fat provides benefits of fat in the diet without the risk of cardiovascular disease and increased LDL/HDL ratio.…
Just about everybody has known about Omega-3 unsaturated fats. At any rate, you ought to know at this point some fats (polyunsaturated, monounsaturated) fats are preferable for you over others and that a few meats are likely "more beneficial" for you than others (fish versus pork).…
For Example, eating a salad with fat free salad dressing inhibits absorption of phytonutrients and vitamins from the greens and vegetables. This happens because many nutrients are fat soluble especially vitamins A, D, E, and K, which our bodies need for numerous bodily functions. Essential fatty acids are vitally important for muscle conduction, nerve impulses, and brain health but our bodies do not make these fatty acids on their own we have to consume them through our diet. The two major essential fatty acids or EFA’s are omega 3 and omega 6. The typical modern diet is far too abundant in omega 6 and not so much in omega 3. If this happens the omega 6 chain will inhibit metabolism of the omega 3 chain which can cause poor brain function and health conditions such as: headaches, depression, cardiovascular disease and cancer. In comparison, if the diet is high in omega 3’s and low in omega 6’s, there is a decrease in health conditions and a preventative to those diseases. Taking an omega 3 supplement such as fish oil will help counter act an excess of omega 6 in the body. (An Introduction,…
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as good fats because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health. These fats are found in olive, soybean, canola, and corn oils, avocados, fatty fish, and soymilk.…
‘One of the most important nutrients found in oil-rich fish is omega-3 fats. These special fats cannot be made in the body so it is important that we get them from the food we eat.’- bordbia.ie/aboutfood/nutrition…
Each of the three sources covered the story thoroughly, but stories 1 and 2 took a different stance on increased omega-3 consumption. Both of these sources cited the American Academy of Neurology, and Professor James Pottala of the University of South Dakota. Both sources also detailed the experiment done by Pottala; he took “1,111 post-menopausal women with an average age of 70 years from Women's Health Initiative Memory Study”(Bhatt). 8 years later the women were given an MRI and only source 2 covered the results: 0.7% had a larger brain volume and 2.7% saw an increase of the hippocampus, and area “that is associated with learning and memory” (Bhatt). These sources talk about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in ones diet, stopping brain shrinkage in women and increasing overall brain health. This action could help memory loss and prevent Alzheimer’s. Source one also mentioned the oil could “reduce the risk of heart disease” (Moore). Both sources also mentioned 2 of the best sources of omega-3, “docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)” (Moore). They also gave examples of where these acids are found: salmon, kiwi, walnuts, sardines, tuna and herring. Source 3…
Different studies have showed that the fish oil is good for health in different aspects. In 2002 a psychology whose name is Bernard Gesch did an experiment with a prisoners. Gesch supplied Omega 3 to the half of the prisoners, and the other half he supplied Placebo. He wanted to see how Omega 3 affects in the behaviors of the prisoners, and he obtained result very interesting. People should know about the fish oil is that a source of nutrition which is fully of nutrients that are healthy for many parts of human body such as the heart, the brain, and muscles. All the information about fish oil isn’t new, since the 70 people had known about the virtues that the fish oils have. Is interesting the experiment that Gesh did, and see how 37 percent of the prisoners decreased violence in jail. The principal reason from the experiment is let know people how in a violence environment such as a prison, is possible to decreased the level of violence. It is going to be most notable into society where consume of fish oils will generate best results.…
The better fats are unsaturated fats called monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, and the best sources are fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, or sardines, or high-quality cold-water fish oil supplements. Canned albacore tuna and lake trout can also be good sources, depending on how the fish were raised and processed.…
The human body is composed of many different types of cells. Cells are composed of many different types of molecules. Molecules consist of one or more atoms of one or more elements joined by chemical bonds. An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons which can produce free radicals. The free radicals can start chain reaction in the body and cause damage to cells and important chemicals in the body. Free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with other compounds, trying to capture the needed electron to gain stability.…
Effects of unbalanced ω-6: ω-3 dietary fatty acid intake on development of various diseases of…
Hu FB, Cho E, Rexrode KM, Albert CM, Manson JE. Fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acid…
I have learned throughout this course thus far that an individual’s diet can have great impacts on how well their body is functioning both mentally and physically. The saying, “you are what we eat”, can now practically be proven, especially when considering that the foods that are being consumed into our body’s play a vital role to our energy, calorie, and nutrient needs. With that said, not all the foods that we choose to eat are said to be the right choices or even healthy for our bodies. In addition, this would be the main reason that eating a well balanced diet that includes variety, balance, and…
other spices to maintain the characteristic flavor, taste and nutrients of the raw materials (C. Ma, et. al, 2008). By salting and preserving crab meat, crab paste can be produced; it is a flavorful concentrate that can be used in a variety of dishes.…
To always be healthy, we should eat vegetables and fruits as many as we can. Fishes are also good, especial for your heart an brain. 70% of our body is water, drink 2 liter water a day to make sure our metabolism run well.…