Many folks shy away from fats, especially if they are trying to lose weight. Really, why would you eat fat if you are attempting to lose the excess fat around your hips, thighs, or midsection? There are many reasons you should eat good fat to help you to lose weight and for great health. This article explain how they help lose fat, http://advancedwesthartford.com/foods-help-lose-fat-west-hartford-chiropractor-reviews/ it is a short read, 5 mins. tops.
Not all fat is created equally, in fact some fat is man made and not good for human consumption, these fats you may already know about: trans fat and hydrogentated fats.
These fats actually change the structure of your cell membranes, making the membranes basically worthless. Cells that do not function well lead to organs that do not function well and when enough damage is done we give that damage a name, i.e. heart disease.
What is my favorite good fat? Avocados!
Avocados are awesome because they are loaded with good fat, here is a link that tells you everything you wanted to know about avocadoes: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=5.
I like talking about good fats because they are excellent at decreasing inflammation in the body, as a structural corrective chiropractor I see the damaging results of chronic inflammation. In addition to helping our patients correct their spinal structure back to within normal range we guide them about proper nutrition - especially good fats.
Good fats that I recommend to our patients include:
- Omega-3 (salmon, tuna, sardines, flounder, flax, chia, walnuts)
- Olive oil
- walnut oil
- avocados
- almonds ( any nuts really)
We like to tell our patients that good fats are our "secret weapon" in helping with your health. They help with absorbing fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,k, and fat is vital for proper brain and nervous system function (another reason why I recommend good fats to our patients).
That's why I say, "It's not only what you avoid, it's equally important in what foods you add to your diet to support great health."
Have a Great Day!
Dr. Chris
About Dr. Chris: Dr. Chris Chase is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, the only structural corrective clinic in West Hartford, were they focus on structural correction of the spine. This focus is a little bit different than conventional chiropractic care. For additional information call 860.523.5465 or visit their site: www.advancedwesthartford.com
