Vegan Fats of Life - Part 3
Posted on May 4, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Now that we’ve covered the importance of Essential Fatty Acids in the Vegan diet, and the difference between the different types of fats, let’s round this discussion out by focusing on the healthy Essential Fatty Acids.
They’re called the Omegas, specifically Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Why should you care about these important fats? As you learned earlier, Essential Fatty Acids nourish your skin, hair, and nails. They also help to strengthen the immune system. And if that’s not enough, they also prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses, which will not thrive in the presence of these oxygen-holding fats. Eating Essential Fatty Acids also helps to increase the rate at which the body burns fat, bringing your body to its natural weight. In fact, there are so many wonderful benefits to eating the right fats that it’s hard to narrow it down for our purposes here!
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