08/15/2015
If you eat fat, you get fat, right? Nope! That statement couldn't be farther from the truth. The "non-fat" health trend from the 90's has actually MADE America fat.
You remember SnackWell cookies? I used to eat an entire box of them at one time. They had no fat, so I couldn't gain weight, right!? Ha!
When you eat “non-fat” or “low-fat” foods, you are eating products that have added sugar in them. You see, when food manufacturers take the fat out, the food tastes terrible! So they have to add sugar in to make it taste good. And sugar WILL make you fat. Stay away from anything that says “diet,” “non-fat,” “fat-free,” or “sugar-free.”
Sixty percent of our brain is made up of fat. So if you have brain fog, feel forgetful, or absent-minded, then I suggest you eat more healthy fats! You must become a "fat savvy" consumer. Knowing which fats are good and which fats are bad is critical to maintaining a healthy life.
Omega-3 fats improve your cell's response to insulin, neurotransmitters and other messengers. They also help the repair process when your cells are damaged.
You could have an Omega 3 deficiency if have the following symptoms:
-Mental fog
-Weight gain
-Allergies
-Poor sleep
-Dry hair
-Lack of concentration
-Depression
-Brittle nails
-Arthritis
-Memory problems
-Dry skin
-Fatigue
Healthy sources of fat will improve brain function, balance our hormones, and will allow the body to release fat (yes, you can lose weight by eating more fat).
My favorite healthy fats include: olive oil, coconut oil, organic unsalted grass-fed butter, raw walnuts, raw almonds, raw pecans, avocados, almond butter, organic pasture-raised eggs, olives, salmon, most cold water fish, flax seeds, chia seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, raw sunflower seeds, and raw hempseeds.
Fats to avoid include peanut oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, soybean oil, margarine, and any oil that is hydrogenated.
I recommend that EVERYONE get on an Omega 3 supplement. If you are currently taking an Omega 3 supplement and still struggle with some of the above listed symptoms, consider switching to Plexus Mega X! In addition to Omega 3, it has Omega 5, 6, 7 & 9. And it is plant based, so no fish burps!
