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The Real Anti-Aging Diet, Part 2
In
Part 1 of this article series we discussed the
body's inflammation response and what happens when that
response goes outside of the body's normal range. We
discussed the two primary types of fatty acids our
body's need: omerga-6 and omega-3.
In Part 2 we will focus on trans fats, why they are so
bad for us, and what we can do to eliminate them from
our diet. Although this discussion may get a bit
'science-y' this information is important for us to
understand in order to maintain good health.
The Problem with Trans Fats:
Trans fats are in the news daily. And the rate at which
products that contain them are being pulled from supermarket
shelves is an indication of just how serious a threat to
good health they are.
Trans fats are distinctly pro-inflammatory in the body. They
are fats that have been artificially hardened and include
vegetable shortening, hydrogenated vegetable oils and
margarine. The process by which normally liquid fats are
turned into semi-solids transforms them chemically into
substances that are
pro-inflammatory in the body.
The real problem with trans fats is that they are not
chemically stable so when they are heated or otherwise
disturbed they become substances that create inflammatory
states in the body. By contrast, butter and lard do not
contain trans fats.
So how do we avoid consuming trans fats? Some changes will
have to be made in the traditional American diet if we are
to avoid trans fats. Some points to consider are:
* Don't consume products made with vegetable shortening
* Also avoid using shortening for cooking
* Don't eat products that list partially hydrogenated oil as
an ingredient.
* The FDA is now requiring manufacturers to list trans fats
on the label so it should be easier to spot food that
contain them.
* Do not use margarine or butter substitutes.
* Do not order fried foods in restaurants. Almost all
restaurants fry their food in oil that has oxidized and
contains trans fats.
* Do not use oil that has gone rancid.
* Decrease your use of safflower, sunflower, corn and sesame
oils
* Do not heat your cooking oil to the point of smoking and
don't breathe in the smoke of oil that has been heated to
the smoking level.
* Use olive oil and butter as your primary cooking oils.
The legislature in New York is trying to pass a bill that
will make it an offense for restaurant's to use trans fats
in cooking. The restaurants would be able to phase trans
fats out over the next 18 months.
Hopefully this measure will pass and more states will follow
suit. The overall health of the entire American population
would increase if we could do just this one thing in support
of our health.
Using the proper supplements will promote a healthy
anti-inflammatory condition in the body when coupled with
good nutrition and avoidance of trans fats. The immune
system is directly responsible for holding inflammation in
check. So nutritional support and support through adding
supplements, for the immune system is vital to our efforts
of maintaining good health.
For example one supplement that reportedly supports immune
system functioning is Immuitril(tm). We read good things
about this promising supplement. It won't hurt to check it
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In part 3 we will look at the dietary changes we need to
make in order to promote good health with an
anti-inflammatory diet. We will look more in depth at the
different food groups and explain how both good and bad
products affect your overall health.
Look for our next article at better article syndication
websites or visit us at the www.HealthandFitnessVitality.com
Blog. Remember good health is true wealth and your greatest
asset.
This article is not meant to provide health advice and is
for general information only. Always seek the insights of a
qualified health professional before embarking on a health
or fitness program.
Article Author - Kamau Austin
Written by the V-Team courtesy Kamau Austin
Publisher. The V-Team writes articles for the health and
fitness enthusiast. Their timeless health and fitness
tips are at the Fit After Forty Blog.
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news and tips on supporting our immune systems with Immunitril(tm) at
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