No fatteners:
Slim with fish oil
Apple or pear? When it comes to the classification of figure type, most women as well as men would like to indignantly reply “Neither!” and point to their own shapely hourglass silhouette or V-shape.
Unfortunately, the reality is different and many of us struggle with an often quite unfavorable body fat distribution. The consequence? Nonsensical diets, questionable eating styles and overambitious training are supposed to fix it and the subsequent frustration is automatically pre-programmed. Of course, we have been propagating the fact that this does not have to be the case for a long time and have found a healthy and sustainable solution for those who want to lose weight. A building block of this concept is the supply of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are not only important from a health point of view, but according to the latest scientific findings are proven to help with weight loss!
Is fat the same as fat?
No matter what kind of fat it is: Fat simply does not have a good image! For far too long, only the pure calorie content of food has been considered and it has been completely ignored that the quality and composition also play a decisive role. Especially in the case of fats, one can therefore confidently say “not all fats are the same”. This can be illustrated particularly well by the omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids:
Omega-3 fatty acids
(Contained e.g. in marine products such as fatty cold-water fish, krill, crustaceans, algae but also linseed oil, chia oil and walnut oil).
These occur in vegetable and also in marine form and ensure, for example, a reduction in triglycerol levels*. Thus, superfluous nutrients are immediately consumed as energy and not stored as fat deposits in the first place (=beta-oxidation). Inhibition of the lipogenesis enzyme also reduces the formation of fat and its transport.
*The triglycerides (also called neutral fats) float, bound to lipoproteins, through the blood vessels to the fat depots. Therefore, it is possible to measure the concentration of the fats in the blood serum. If triglyceride levels are elevated, the risk of damage to the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis) increases.
Omega-6 fatty acids
(Mainly found in plant foods such as sunflower oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, corn oil, etc.).
Unlike omega-3 fatty acids, these promote tissue growth, which of course, in reverse, includes fat. The following applies: The more fat tissue is present in the body, the better excess food energy can be stored in the form of fat deposits.
As so often in life, balance is important! Thus, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids should balance each other in a balanced diet. However, since many foods, including often low-quality foods, contain a high proportion of omega-6 fatty acids in the form of vegetable oils, this balance is no longer present in many people. And so it is not surprising that studies on overweight people show that the disproportion of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is often 5:1.
Fish oil as a slimming agent?
To understand why omega-3 fatty acids are now good for slim lines and beneficial fat distribution, it is important to know that there are white, brown and beige fat. While brown adipose tissue metabolizes fatty acids itself to keep the body warm, white adipose tissue ensures that fatty acids are stored and in turn made available to other organs as needed.
Important to know:
The hormone-like active ingredients of omega-3 fatty acids promote the formation of fat-burning brown adipose tissue! The omega-6 fatty acids, on the other hand, ensure that more fat-storing white adipose tissue is built up. An effect whose foundation is already laid in earliest childhood – more precisely in the breastfeeding phase of babies.
One study found that it is not the weight of the nursing mother that is the basis of fat distribution, but the omega-6/3 quotient of breast milk. Once the fat depots are created, these then also have a significant influence on its filling, emptying and distribution. If an excess of omega-6 fatty acids is then consumed and the white adipose tissue grows, this becomes noticeable above all in the waist and abdominal girth – unfortunately also with emphasis, because the active substances from omega-6 fatty acids additionally stimulate the appetite. Quite different from omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the feeling of hunger and ensure a healthier BMI – which, by the way, has already been proven in several independent studies.
„Every cart needs grease – and the body needs fat.“
Sebastian Kneipp
Five simple tips for successful weight loss
(Where you do not lose your mood!)
- Good fats, bad fats: Prefer omega-3 fatty acids and avoid omega-6 fatty acids. As a vegan or vegetarian, it is best to use vegan algae oil capsules such as our AlgaeDHA – consisting of EPA and DHA. But even if you are an “omnivore”, we strongly encourage you to take 3 capsules with good water and a high-fat meal. You ask yourself why? The fatty acids EPA and DHA are, according to the latest findings, by taking other fats such as butter, olives, coconut fat, etc. better available.
- Well chewed is half digested: Yes, this saying still applies and supports you in your weight loss by chewing each bite at least 15 times without distraction and mindfully. You will see, you will get full faster and eat significantly less.
- Get off the couch: Regular moderate exercise is the magic word. Whether you walk your dog for an hour, practice yoga every day or play golf – the motto is: the dream body does not come from excessive couch lying./li>
- Alcohol consumption: EEven if the after-work beer or glass of wine is tempting, most alcoholic beverages are unfortunately a hindrance to losing weight. If you would like to kick-start your weight loss program, it is best to abstain completely during the weight loss phase and consume no more than one drink per week.
- Essential Amino Acids: Here we could fill a whole book, because the influence of essential amino acids on weight loss is not only extremely valuable, but immensely important! At this point it should be said, we will soon dedicate a separate article to this topic and would like to refer you to our favorite product MyAMINO®.
