Healthy Fats

Essential Food - Nuts

Essential oils, as the name implies, are essential. In
order for our brain, muscles and other organs to function
properly we need these oils in our body.

You might not notice a big difference in the way your body
feels, but essential oils make a big difference in your
daily life. Here's how:

You will see an improvement in your HDL or "good"
cholesterol You will see a noticeable difference in your
skin's appearance and elasticity You will often find
yourself in a better mood Losing fat will become easier If
you have problems with acne, this will be improved as well
Your brain will function better Your other organs will work
more efficiently Important Facts About Essential Oils

Essential oils consist of fatty acids like Omega 3's
(linolenic acids), Omega 6's (linoleic acids) and Omega 9's
(oleic acids). while our bodies need them, we are unable to
produce the essential oils.  So, we have to find ways to
get them through the foods we eat and supplementation.

Good Food Sources of Essential Oils

Here are some great ways to improve your diet with
essential oils.  I always think it's fun when you can eat
your way to better health (but I am a bit of a foodie with
chef friends, so that could have something to do with it.)

Eating fatty fish, like Salmon Incorporating nuts, seeds
and nut butters into your diet (I LOVE pumpkin seeds)
Eating good, healthy oils like first cold pressed Olive Oil
for example Choosing whole grain breads (make sure you read
the labels) An expert in the field of nutrition, Audrey
Sommerfeld of ViSalus Sciences, says you should always eat
lots of colorful foods and avoid the "beige, processed
foods".  Oh, and just to clarify, ketchup, though colorful,
is not a food group.

I would recommend finding a good supplement source for
essential oils.  I actually take supplements that include
all of the components I have talked about and then some. It
is important to make sure ALL the essential oils are in,
not just one. It's important that your body get all of them
and you don't want to be taking 7 different capsules just
for your oils.

How to Learn More

Great sources of information can be found online, in health
food stores, from nutritionists or distributors of high
quality supplements

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Zach Hunt is a fitness expert owner of Physzique, a
personal fitness coaching company in Spokane, WA helping
people to look and feel great. Go here:
http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com/spokane-wpblog/2009/04/15
/nuts-about-essential-spokane-foods/