BAD FATS GOOD FATS, WHY IT'S IMPORTANT?

Bad Fats:

When it comes to food, man made is never a good option. Man made brought us trans-fat and hydrogenated fats. Hydrogenated fats are great for the food industry because they are a cheap alternative that provides food a longer shelf life.

Saturated Fats our bodies make anyway so limiting them is smart. Trans - Fat or Hydrogenated Fats causes havoc in our bodies.

Here's How:
Today we know that eating trans fats increase levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, "bad" cholesterol), especially the small, dense LDL particles that may be more damaging to arteries.

Trans fats decrease the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL"good" cholesterol) particles, which scour blood vessels for bad cholesterol and transports it to the liver for disposal. It also promotes inflammation, that has been implicated in heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

Eating trans fats also reduce the normal healthy responsiveness of endothelial cells, the cells that line all of our blood vessels. In animal studies, eating trans fats also promote obesity and resistance to
insulin, the precursor to diabetes.  - Reference, Harvard public health website

Okay... now remember the food industry knows you've heard about trans-fat so they are slowly eliminating or cutting down on trans- fat. So .... You will now see "no fat" or "reduced fat" products - they aren't healthy either because these products are loaded with sugar and carbohydrates to make them taste good. This, as you know, changes to fat if you do not burn the calories.

Tip 1:
Read the labels on food products to avoid products containing Trans fat or Hydrogenated fats  

 

Good Fats:

Unsaturated fats are called good fats because they can improve blood cholesterol levels, ease inflammation, stabilize heart rhythms, and play a number of other beneficial roles. Unsaturated fats are predominantly found in foods from plants, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. They are liquids at room temperature.

There are two types of unsaturated fats: 

1. Monounsaturated fats are found in high concentrations in canola, peanut, and olive oils; avocados; nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans; and seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds.

2. Polyunsaturated fats are found in high concentrations in sunflower, corn, soybean, flaxseed oils, and also in foods such as walnuts, flax seeds, and fish. Omega-3 fats, which are fast becoming the darling of the supplement industry, are an important type of polyunsaturated fat. The body can't make these, so they must come from food. An excellent way to get omega-3 fats is by eating fish two or three times a week. Good plant sources of omega-3 fats include flax seeds, walnuts, and oils such as coconut, flaxseed, canola, and soybean.

Tip 2: 

Add more mono and polyunsaturated fats to your diet, including *Omega-3 (fish oil at least 1000mg of EPA). *Important Information concerning Omega-3 fish oil will be in next week's DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC NEWS.

Why is a Neuro-Spinal Chiropractor, talking about FATS any way?

Because, as you may know, a Neuro-Spinal Chiropractor looks at the structure of your spine and how well your inner frame work is protecting the function of your central nervous system.

Your central nervous system is comprised of 60% fat, meaning your brain and spinal cord are comprised mostly of fat. FAT is vital, especially the Good Fats, Bad Fats not only affect your weight and heart disease but also the function of your nervous system, which is the reason I am discussing this topic.

Bad fats will adversely affect the central nervous system by decreasing fluid mobility. This can lead to spinal nerve interference which disrupts the communication between your brain and body. As a Neuro-Spinal Chiropractor, my sole purpose is to CORRECT spinal nerve interference. When Neuro-Spinal Correction takes place, the body begins to heal and health is restored.