One can't talk about fats without talking about the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. The American public gets way more than they need of the omega 6 fatty acids and usually way less of the omega 3. So what's the difference?
Omega 3 includes linolenic acid which I mentioned the other day. The ones that you may be most familiar with are EPA and DHA. I won't confuse you with the scientific name, because many of you have probably heard of EPA and DHA. There are other fatty acids included in the group, but these are the main ones.
Omega 6 are fatty acids that are found in most of what we eat today. In fact the ratios are that we get 10 times more Omega 6 than Omega 3 and that the Omega 6 may block the good effects of Omega 3.
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Dr. Linda--you have been such a big help to me in my weight loss journey, thanks! It is also good to note that Omega 3 fats help us on this journey because of how they help us feel full and satiated!
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