Eat Fat to Lose Fat
Counter-intuitive, no?
Losing weight is more than just reducing your fat intake, you need to eat the right kinds of fat. Good fats protect your heart & support overall health.
Cell wall membranes contain large quantities of polyunsaturated fats. If an insufficient amount of mono & polyunsaturated fats are consumed, saturated fats will be used in cell formation instead. The body will not burn off the bad, saturated fats without sufficient unsaturated fats. Consuming a serving of mono or polyunsaturated fat at each meal will allow you to drop the bad fat faster.
Yes, bad fats – saturated & trans fats – are guilty of causing unhealthy things like weight gain, clogged arteries, high cholesterol, etc. Good fats – polyunsaturated, monounsaturated & omega-3 fatty acids – however, are essential to physical & emotional health. Healthy fats have a huge role to play in helping you fight fatigue, stay on top of your mental gain, manage your moods, &, yes, even help you control your weight
Remember, the key to weight loss isn’t merely cutting out fat. After all, obesity rates have risen significantly in the last 20 years – about the same time the fat-free food & diet craze began. It’s replacing bad fats with good fats that promote health & well-being.
Examples of healthy fats include: olive oil, olives, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, soybeans, fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring trout, sardines, etc.), nut & seed oils (canola, sunflower, peanut, sesame, safflower, soybean, corn, etc.), soymilk, tofu, & avocados.
Examples of unhealthy fats include: high fat meat (beef, lamb, pork), chicken with the skin, whole-fat dairy products, butter, cheese, ice cream, palm and coconut oil, lard, commercially-baked pastries, cookies, doughnuts, muffins, cakes, pizza dough, packaged snack foods (crackers, microwave popcorn, chips), stick margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods (French fries, fried chicken, chicken nuggets, breaded fish), & candy bars.
Vitality Coldwater Omega-3
Supports cognitive, eye, & cardiovascular health*
Contains the research-recommended balance of DHA:EPA (2:1) at the recommended dose (930 mg DHA & EPA)
Sourced from coldwater fish
Vitality Coldwater Omega-3® derives its power from the research-recommended source of omega-3s: pure coldwater fish. Vitality Coldwater Omega-3® also includes the ideal balance of DHA & EPA (2:1) at the right dose (930 mg) in just two little capsules that make supporting optimal health easy for anyone to swallow. Omega-3s are a family of unsaturated fatty acids that are critical for the normal production & functioning of cells, muscles, nerves, & organs. Fatty acids are also required for the production of hormone-like compounds that help regulate blood pressure, heart rate, & blood clotting. And because the human body cannot create these fatty acids on its own, they must be obtained through diet & supplementation. They are linked to a variety of benefits, including the support of:
Brain health – omega-3s naturally support cognitive health, including mental acuity(1) & mood *
Eye health – omega-3s naturally support proper vision(2) as well as eye stamina*
Cardiovascular health – omega-3s have been shown to help reduce triglycerides(3) & help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease†
While coldwater fish are the ideal source for omega-3s, many health specialists warn against eating fish more than 2–3 times a week because of the potential risk of mercury or PCB contamination. The fish oil in Vitality Coldwater Omega-3® comes from salmon caught in Alaska using American fishing boats, & is made, purified, & inspected in the USA to contain no contaminants or allergens such as wheat, corn, milk, yeast, egg, glutens, artificial colors or flavors, or added sugar or starch. To get the same levels of DHA & EPA found in Vitality Coldwater Omega-3® (660 mg DHA, 270 mg EPA) you would have to consume one of the following amounts of fish every day:š
- 84 oz. of tilapia
- 31 oz. of clams
- 21 oz. of lobster
- 21 oz. of scallops
- 18 oz. of cod
- 18 oz. of haddock
- 18 medium-size raw oysters
- 12 oz. catfish
- 10 oz. tuna
- 10 sardines
- 6 oz. of trout
- 3 oz. of salmon
† Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. A daily dose of Vitality Coldwater Omega-3® (2 softgels) supplies 930 mg of EPA and DHA.
§ USDA Nutrient Data Lab, 2009
1. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, July 2008.
2. Archives of Ophthalmology, Vol. 125, No. 5, May 2007.
3. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000.
Simply Fit Cookies
Simply Fit cookies are made with 10 whole grains & seeds plus the finest organic ingredients. The term “whole grain” means that all three parts of the grain (bran, endosperm, and germ) are left intact. Some refining processes strip away parts of the bran and germ along with about 25% of the grain’s protein & at least seventeen key nutrients. As a result, the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of the grains you eat should be whole grains. In addition to whole grains, Simply Fit cookies are 70% organic. The whole grains deliver nutrients, as well as fiber, which have a tendency to absorb water & swell during digestion. This swelling helps maintain a prolonged feeling of fullness, helping you snack less & eat better throughout your day. On top of that, each serving contains 3g of polyunsaturated fat, 0.5g monounsaturated fat, & only 1.5g of saturated fat. One chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin Simply Fit Cookie will actually help you control your weight while you indulge your sweet tooth!
for more information on Vitality Coldwater Omega-3, Simply Fit, & other products from Melaleuca, the Wellness Company, call janna at 503.756.6822 or email at info@phoenixfunctionalfitness.com.