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FISH OILCHOLESTEROLFatty fish is not just tasty, it's also healthy. Fish oil from Salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring all contains high levels of the healthy unsaturated fats EPA and DHA.
Fat gets a lot of bad press, but without fat we cannot live. Many neurotransmitters in the body, the nerves and brain itself are very rich in fat. It's the saturated fats that we need to keep an eye on, but even that's not simple. For reasons that I won't go into here, it is my opinion that butter (a saturated fat), is healthier than margarine (an unsaturated fat). Total fat should be limited though. A diet that is unbalanced towards fats, whether saturated or not, is unhealthy. The Omega-3 oils in salmon keep the blood vessels clean and the fats in the blood in solution, keeping the walls of arteries clean. JointsFish oil is also good for keeping the joints oiled. Granny wasn't quite so stupid as we thought we her insistence on Cod liver oil. It is healthy for the joints and arthritis.Brain and nerve tissueEPA and DHA play an important part in the development of the brain. Moreover, because of the part it plays in neurotransmitters, they have been shown to help with memory and concentration.So, get out to the Fishmonger, and lets eat more fish. Better and cheaper than taking salmon oil capsules, but they have a place in your pill box too. More fish and fowl, less red meat. It's all a question of balance. If you are eating large quantities of fruit, salad and veges, then within reason, you can eat whatever proteins and fats that you like. But do get your blood profile checked. Should you suffer from Hypercholesterolemia, then even a healthy diet won't keep your cholesterol within normal limits. Mother's MilkIt may come as a surprise, but mother's milk is very high in fat, nearly a half of which is saturated, considerably higher than most cow's milk, which has more protein. The reason is simple: it's the human infant brain that grows so fast in comparison with the calf's body. Brain tissue is make up largely of fat, and it's important that the developing brain be fed adquate fat.If you want a baby with a big brain, feed it mother's milk. If you want a baby with a big body ... you get the drift. It is extremely important that the lacting mother does not go on a low fat diet, as this will impede the development of her baby's brain. This is not the time to go on extreme diet. Two important fats, lauric and capric acid, in mother's milk have been found to have anti-microbial properties. This can be boosted by drinking coconut oil which is rich in fat. Eating more deep water fish that are rich in Omega-3 fish oil also helps brain development and gives protection against infections.
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