Guest guest Posted December 28, 2002 Report Share Posted December 28, 2002 > > Here's some great info from my other group. > Gena > >> You know the drill—fat is full of calories and can make you gain >> weight; too much fat can contribute to heart disease; too much fat >> can lead to cancer. You might think you should eliminate all fat from >> your diet, but you don't have to make as many changes as you think. >> In fact, by cutting down on the " bad " fats, and choosing healthier >> fats like omega-3s, you're doing your body a favor. >> >> * Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol, protect against heart >> disease, and may even ease the pain of arthritis. They are found in >> fatty fish, like salmon and canned tuna. A 3-ounce serving (about the >> size of a deck of cards—half the size of a restaurant portion) of >> wild Atlantic salmon contains 1.89 grams of omega-3s and a 3-ounce >> serving of wild Coho salmon has 0.95 grams of omega-3s. >> >> * Flax seeds are the most potent source of omega-3 fats, with 18 >> grams of omega-3 per 100 gram serving. Flax seeds may seem like a far- >> out ingredient, but they can be used quite easily in muffins, breads >> or sprinkled on cereal. >> >> * Walnuts are another wonderful plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, >> with almost 7 grams of omega-3s per serving. So don't be afraid to >> dip into that bowl of nuts at holiday parties—just make sure that >> your serving size is about a handful. >> >> * The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of >> fatty fish or 7 grams of omega-3 oils each week. No matter how you >> get them, there are plenty of tasty options. >> >> >> (From http://www.foodfit.com ) >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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