Don't wolf down all that omega-3
filled bacon just yet. There is debate among scientists as to whether omega-3 fatty acids are actually good for your
heart. For years, nutritionists, doctors and other members of the health and scientific communities have been urging
patients to increase the number of supposedly "heart healthy" omega-3 fatty acids in their diet to reduce the
risk of cardiovascular disease. A review of studies in the British
Medical Journal showed no strong evidence that increasing the amount of omega-3s in the diet reduced deaths from
cardiovascular disease. The finding has not, as yet, been completely confirmed, so doctors are not recommending that
patients necessarily reduce their intake of fatty fishes, like mackerel and salmon, but patients should be aware that
they may not be helping their heart in the way previously thought. Fish is still considered to be healthy, but it
should be included in the diet in moderation, along with exercise and proper nutrition, for maximum health benefits.Doubts about benefits of omega-3s arise
Don't wolf down all that omega-3
filled bacon just yet. There is debate among scientists as to whether omega-3 fatty acids are actually good for your
heart. For years, nutritionists, doctors and other members of the health and scientific communities have been urging
patients to increase the number of supposedly "heart healthy" omega-3 fatty acids in their diet to reduce the
risk of cardiovascular disease. A review of studies in the British
Medical Journal showed no strong evidence that increasing the amount of omega-3s in the diet reduced deaths from
cardiovascular disease. The finding has not, as yet, been completely confirmed, so doctors are not recommending that
patients necessarily reduce their intake of fatty fishes, like mackerel and salmon, but patients should be aware that
they may not be helping their heart in the way previously thought. Fish is still considered to be healthy, but it
should be included in the diet in moderation, along with exercise and proper nutrition, for maximum health benefits.Comments [1]
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13-27-2006 @ 1:48PM
Allison St. Claire said...
There is far too much misinformation (read propaganda) being pushed onto confused consumers, so please don't rely on just one study. However, I encourage you, I urge you, I plead with you to read the article at the link below. Without understanding the chemistry behind fats, you'll just keep on believing the big food processors and agribussiness industries' need to keep up their profits based on your ignorance. Thus the push to convince you that vegetable oils are good for you and saturated fats sit just this side of the plague. Just wait til you read how margarine (a totally dead food)is made. If you can make it past the metal particles, cleaning solvents, bleach and other disgusting stuff, you'll never pick up another tub of that soft spread again. The article titled "The Skinny of Fats," is an easy read, an eye-opener and a mind-blower. I'd suggest you print it out since it is long and there are 5 pages of footnotes. I find it easier to refer to the footnotes in hard copy myself. Take your time reading it. It will probably be the best thing you do for yourself this year -- or more likely in this lifetime. Plus, I know you'll be passing it on to other friends and relatives the minute you're done. http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/skinny.html
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