Importance of Omegas

Omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids are all very healthy fats. However, each fat does something different for you body. It's important to have a balance of each of these fats in your day to day diet. Imbalances of these may cause a number of chronic illness.

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered a polyunsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fat is a type of fat your body cannot produce. Since the body cannot product omega-3s, this fat is considered an "essential fat." Which means, you have to get them through your diet.

Benefits of Omega-3 include:

1. Decreased Liver Fat

2. Improved Heart Health

3. Inflammation

4. Mental Health

5. Decrease Weight Gain

6. Brain Development

7. Bone Health

Sadly most diets do not contain enough omega-3s. As stated before a omega-3 deficiency may contribute to disease.

Omega-6 is also a polyunsaturated fat, and just like Omega-3 fatty acids it needs to be obtained through your diet. Your body uses Omega-6 fatty acids mainly for energy. If you feel a lack in energy, chances are you may need to increase your daily amount of Omega-6 fatty acid.

Benefits

1. Natural Energy

Omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated. Oleic acid is the most common omega-9 fatty acid in a monounsaturated diet. Unlike omega 3 and 6, Omega-9 can be produced by the body. Eating foods rich in omega-9 fatty acids have many benefits. 

Some studies have shown that monounsaturated fat diets could reduce bad cholesterol in diabetic patients. It was also found that it improved insulin sensitivity and decreased inflammation. 

Benefits

1. May reduce cholesterol

2. Assist with insulin sensitivity

3. Assist with inflammation

In conclusion you will receive great benefits by adding these healthy omegas to your diet.