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I remember years ago my mother used to give me cod liver oil to fight winter colds and flus. I also recall that at winter’s end, if I remained cold-free, she would victoriously exclaim that sickness could be battled with this simple little nutrient. How did mothers know the things they did? I don’t know. What amazes me is that science is finally extolling the virtues of simple plant-based food and nutrients that our ancestors knew about years and years ago.

This article will present up to date information on the benefits of healthy fats in the diets.

Omega-3s

Today most of us know that omega 3s are important in the diet as we need them to absorb fat soluble nutrients and to keep the skin and joints lubricated, just to name a few things. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, scientists have now discovered that a lack of omega-3s has been linked to: increased inflammation, depression and violence, weight gain – yes, they help to curb the appetite! Diabetes can be kept at bay, allergies and eczema and finally memory problems can be avoided just by making a few adjustments in the diet and including this nutrient. Omega-6s are also important and should be kept in a ratio of between one-to-one to five-to-one. The harm comes when there is no healthy balance.

Remember though, that the healthy fats don’t come from processed foods. Many of processed fats are chemically unstable and are prone to oxidation, which produces the bad guys, free radicals. These processed fats include the hydrogenated ones which have been heated and chemically altered to preserve their shelf life. These are responsible for many chronic diseases and premature aging of our body’s cells. Also important is to avoid all genetically modified fat …

Often times we are so concerned and focused on losing weight it becomes overwhelming. We deprive ourselves of too many foods that were once our favorites. We are aching from the pain of exercising and often exhausted, trying to nap whenever possible.

Good news is that you are disciplining yourself and the results will soon appear, if they have not already appeared. Losing weight is a sacrifice. You have to sacrifice your time, energy, food, and sometimes a little or a lot of money to gain the results desired.

All of the sacrifices made during your getting fit journey are well worth it. The truth is that we went overboard with indulging into our favorite foods that is how we gained the weight and truth be told many of aches and pains was a result from not exercising.

So don’t worry, be happy about the positive changes you made in your life. I am happy about the positive changes I have made in my life. I now have good and healthy eating habits. Not only am I eating healthy but my family is eating healthier too.

I now have the energy to play outside with my children and run aside them while they ride their bikes. I have a lot to be happy about. Losing weight and getting fit has changed my life for the better. I hope it does the same for you.

Instead of dwelling on the negative side effects of losing weight; all the things we are deprived of, think about all the positive effects losing weight has had on your life. Not to mention it will add years to your life span. Now that is something to get excited about. Living longer and feeling better too.

I encourage you to keep up the good …