THE FATS THAT MAKE YOU LEAN

Ever since their discovery in the 70s, the omega-3 polyunsaturated fats have been the focus of many studies and clinical trials. They turned out to be essential to life and good health, and their role in protection against disease and treatment of illnesses is well-known. But what most of us don’t know is that they can contribute to weight loss as well. Exercise is one of the best ways of speeding up your metabolism. However, it also causes muscle inflammation, and this again (apart from increasing the risk of heart-disease) slows down your burn rate. Interestingly, one of the best medicines known to man against inflammation is – you guessed it, the omega-3s. So, instead of ditching exercising, just take a bite or two of fish, nuts, seeds, flaxseed, and fish oils, and you will have done something good for your waist and your health. And if you are not a seafood fan, you can also try eggs rich in omega-3s.