Omega 3 along with Omega 6 is one of the essential fatty acids and belongs to the polyunsaturated group of fats. An essential fatty acids is one which can’t be produced by the body, and therefore must come from your diet. Shockingly most people don’t get enough Omega 3 in their diets, and are even borderline deficient.
Over the past few years the benefits of Omega 3 have come to light. Research has found them to reduce the risks of many health issues including heart disease, heart attacks and even cancer. They can lower cholesterol, and help with depression.
As you can see the health benefits of Omega 3 are amazing, so how do they benefit fat loss? Well have a look at the list below and you will see why it is so important to include enough Omega 3 in your diet if you are aiming for fat loss…
- Omega 3 assists in muscle preservation – lean muscle burns calories, so we want to hold onto at all costs!
- Omega 3 increases your metabolism – the faster your metabolism the more calories you burn!
- Omega 3 is growth promoting – adding a little lean muscle is great to aid in fat loss!
- Omega 3 encourages the body fat burning process – need I say more!
- Omega 3 is used for energy production – you’ll need lots of energy for your cardio and resistance training sessions!
- Omega 3 cares for your joints – lots of exercise can take it’s toll on your joints, Omega 3 protects them against the effects of training and keeps them nicely lubricated.
So as you can see, Omega 3 is a vital addition to your diet when trying to lose bodyfat, so make sure that you are getting your quota. The best source of Omega 3 comes from oily fish, such as Salmon, herring and mackeral. If fish isn’t you thing them you can try one of the few supplements that I recommend, this being flaxseed oil. It is a great source of Omega 3 and isn’t too pricey.
