Out of Energy? Try Omega-3 for a Boost
Learn how Omega-3 can return your energy levels back to normal
Can eating more Omega-3 really give your energy level a boost? According to researchers and scientists, apparently so. In a society where you hear, "eat less fat" all the time, it's odd to hear eating more Omega-3 can boost your energy level. Learn the difference between good and bad fat and how eating the right type of fat gives you more energy.
Understanding Chronic Fatigue
First, chronic fatigue isn't the same as chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome not only affects your energy level but also your neurological, immunological and endocrine systems. With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome you're tired without relief for more than six months, have muscle and joint pain, and have trouble concentrating and thinking.
Chronic fatigue isn't a disease; it's a symptom telling your body you need to make some changes. One of the changes you more than likely need to make is in your diet. Many times eating too much of the wrong thing or too little of the right thing can cause chronic fatigue.
Eating More Fat
Ironically, fat can cause you to have chronic fatigue and can also help give you more energy. As confusing as this sounds, it really does make sense. Most Americans have too much fat in their diet. The fat Americans eat too much of is saturated fats and trans fats. These fats, found in junk food and fast food, are the fats that are bad for you and zap you of energy.
However, not all fats are bad. Some fats, such as Omega-3, are good for you. Researchers have discovered that Americans are getting too many bad fats and not enough good fats.
To get the amount of essential fatty acids you need, you need to start eating healthier foods. Foods high in Omega-3 are wild-caught salmon, cod, sardines, tuna, herring, perch, flounder, mackerel. You can greatly improve your Omega-3 intake by eating one of these types of fish one to three times per week.
If you don't care for fish, try taking a fish oil supplement or adding walnuts or flaxseed to your diet. Just a 1/4 cup of walnuts per day gives you all the omega-3 you need.
Warning!
If you start adding these healthy foods to your diet to increase your Omega-3, that's great. But if you think you can add these good fats to your diet and continue to eat the bad fats and see your energy level improve, you're wrong.
It's just as important that you cut the bad fats and food from your diet as it is adding the good fats and foods. Unless you cut the bad fats while adding the good fats, you won't see any change in your energy level or your health.
Decide today to make these changes in your diet. Start gradually cutting out one bad fat per day and adding one good fat per day. If you do this, in time, as you increase your Omega-3, you'll see your health improve and the return of your old energy level.
