[mk_page_section bg_image="https://halogym.co.uk/files/uploads/the-gym-tunbridge-wells.jpg" attachment="fixed" bg_position="center center" bg_repeat="no-repeat" bg_stretch="true" video_mask="true" video_color_mask="#0a0a0a" video_opacity="0.7" full_height="true" padding_top="0" padding_bottom="0" sidebar="sidebar-1"][vc_column][mk_fancy_title tag_name="h1" color="#ffffff" size="55" force_font_size="true" font_weight="900" font_style="normal" txt_transform="uppercase" letter_spacing="2" margin_top="175" margin_bottom="50" font_family="Dosis" font_type="google" align="center"]OMEGA 3 – WHY WE NEED TO ADD MORE OF THESE HEALTHY FATS TO OUR DIET[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]
By Aaron Montandon
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Omega 3 essential fatty acids (also known as alpha linolenic acids) hold many health benefits. But in western society they are found in small quantities within our diet. Some studies suggest a ratio as low as between 10:1 and 20:1 omega 6 to omega 3 are found, potentially leading to health problems like cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation and osteoporosis.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Omega 3 cannot be made within the body, so must be ingested. This can be done either by taking supplements or by eating foods containing these fats. Foods rich in Omega 3 include:
- Mackerel
- Salmon
- Walnuts
- eggs
- flax seed
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1373″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Health Benefits:
In my opinion a lack of Omega 3 in the body is why many children struggle with poor concentration at school, and why so many mental health diseases exist today.
Elsewhere, Omega 3s play a role in helping to reduce body fat by lowering and mobilising triglycerides (the body’s most common fat/lipid). They also aid exercise due to vasodilation (dilation of the blood vessels) improving the delivery of nutrients and oxygen. Plus, their anti-inflammatory properties help the body to recover and repair faster.
Some of the many health benefits of omega 3 include:
- stabilisation of blood sugar
- increased concentration
- anti-inflammatory properties
- improving mood and decreasing depression
- helping to balance cholesterol levels
- improving digestion
- improving skin health
- decrease in blood pressure
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Aim to increase your intake of omega 3 – eat two portions of oily fish a week or add supplements to your diet. Not only will you be doing your health a favour but you’ll also see an improvement in your performance too.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1375″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thickness=”10″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1496933850010{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1425″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]About the author
Aaron is an experienced PT at Halo Gym, holding qualifications including Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Phil Learney ACA (ongoing), KBT Level 1 Strength and Conditioning, as well as KBT Nutrition for Health. His bespoke training programmes have helped a diverse range of clients to achieve their fitness goals, from losing body fat, building lean muscle, to improving general health and fitness.[/vc_column_text][mk_button url=”http://www.halogym.co.uk/personal-trainers/aaron-montandon/” align=”center”]Check out Aaron’s profile here[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thickness=”10″ margin_top=”0″][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true”][vc_column][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”x-large” url=”https://secure.ashbournemanagement.co.uk/ams/signup/default.aspx?fn=GRUC2″ target=”_blank” align=”center” fullwidth=”true” margin_bottom=”0″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#0053cf” btn_hover_bg=”#003ebc” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]JOIN NOW![/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]
