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We have all heard the message to limit the fat intake within our diets - leading
to the explosion of "fat-free" and "low-fat" products in recent years. Yet, many are
questioning why it has not contributed to a reduction in our weight. Oil and fat
products have created a great deal of confusion - what is good and what is bad? The
terminology is complicated and sometimes the messages seem inconsistent!
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There are two groups of essential fatty acids that are important for good health: Omega-3 and Omega-6, particularly in the right balance between the two. These essential fatty acids, required by the body, must be provided through our diet. Omega-6 exists in abundance in the polyunsaturated oils that are a staple of many diets. However, the Omega-3 family of essential fatty acids, a beneficial and critical group of special fats, is generally under-represented in our diets, tipping the scales of the desired, healthy balance. Scientists and medical researchers recommend striving for equality between Omega-6 and Omega-3 oils. But how can we get the additional Omega-3 oils into our diets? Omega-3 oils exist in fish and flaxseed products. The Omega variety of flaxseed contains high levels of these desirable Omega-3 oils along with a pleasant nutty flavor - superior to the typical flaxseed available in health food stores. A regular diet supplement of MAGCO Dakota Flax™ is an easy way to assure that we are obtaining the maximum Omega-3 health benefits. | ||