Good Fats
August 26, 2009 by Jo
Essential fatty acids are just that – essential for our physical health and for healthy, glowing skin.
They are used by the body to help keep the integrity of cellular membranes, are involved in hormone production, fight inflammation and are involved in other integral actions that keep our skin healthy looking. Often a deficiency in essential fatty acids in our diets will show up as dry, rough and dull skin on our face and bodies. Bumps on the back of the upper arms can also signal a essential fatty acid deficiency.
People who suffer from inflammatory conditions such as eczema and psoriasis particularly need to make sure their diets have adequate essential fatty acids. So how do we make sure our diet is rich in essential fatty acids?
Include the following:
Cold water fish – Salmon, tuna, sardines are all good sources. Cold water fish have high levels of the omega 3 oils.
Flaxseed oil – you can buy the oil itself or include ground flax seeds in your diet – grinding them fresh in a coffee grinder is best. Keep flax oil and ground in the fridge to ensure freshness.
Walnut oil – walnut and flax seed oil can be used in salad dressings.
Pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
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