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Eat More Good Fat
Reducing fat consumption is one of the first things many of us do when resolving to eat better, or to lose weight. However, it’s important to be selective in what we cut from our diet.
While it’s right to cut out saturated and trans fats, most of us would benefit from increasing our consumption of the good fats, like omega-3.
Research shows that omega-3 fats help to lower the risk of heart attack, strokes, dementia and Alzheimers disease. They are also effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and are important for healthy brain development in children. Yet most North Americans do not eat enough omega-3, missing out on the benefits. Health professionals tell us that 2% to 4% of our total daily calories (2 to 4 grams) should consist of omega-3.
“Paying attention to omega-3 consumption is important but this doesn’t mean bringing a calculator to the dining room table every time you eat,” says Dr. Doug Tkachuk at LifeLabs. “All you have to do is learn which foods contain omega-3 and include them whenever possible in your daily diet. A simple test that measures your omega-3 levels before and after the dietary change can confirm you’ve made an improvement.”
With patient locations near most doctors, LifeLabs conducts more than 50 million, physician-requested diagnostic tests on more than 10 million Canadians every year, so this laboratory is in a prime position to identify new and emerging health trends, including the growing interest in improving omega-3 levels.
Try these LifeLabs tips to boost your intake of omega-3 fats:
Have at least two servings of fish per week Mackerel, salmon, herring, trout, sardines, halibut, cod or tuna
Eat Walnuts. (Provided you are not allergic.) They are high in omega-3 and can easily be added to salads, cereals and baked items
Add beans and squash as vegetable side dishes at dinner time
Use soybean oil, canola oil or high quality virgin olive oil in salad dressings and recipes
Choose omega-3 fortified staples such as eggs, milk, yogurt, bread and pasta.
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