These essential fatty acids are needed for Energy production and Lactic Acid removal.

Fatty Acids actually neutralise dietary acids and lactic acid. They are also;

• Build cell walls
• Support White Blood Cells
• Lubricate Joints
• Insulate the body
• Hold moisture in the skin
• Improve brain function
• Improve circulation
• Support cell growth and generation (essential for recovery between training sessions
• Lowers risk of heart attacks and strokes
• Lowers Cholesterol
• Are needed for weight loss
• Lower cancer risk

These fatty acids really are essential!!

So where do we get them from a healthy, non animal source?

The best source of Omega 3 is EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which can be found in:

• Flaxseed (Flaxseed can be eaten as oil, added to salad dressings or ground into a powder great for sprinkling on salads and porridge oats.
• Hemp (Hemp oil can also be added to salads)
• Walnut

Omega 6s (LA, CLA and GLA)

These are also good acid neutralisers and good to burn for energy.

They help you burn off unwanted body fat

They also lower blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of heart attack, stroke and obesity.

They also help prevent arthritis, relieve PMT and improve skin, hair and nails!

Therefore, as well as being full of energy your skin will glow and radiate!

The 2 key omega 6s are LA (linoleic acid) and (GLA) gammalinolenic acid.

LA is found in sesame, walnut, pumpkin, flax and hemp – seeds, nuts and oils

GLA is found in sunflower, evening primrose, blackcurrant and borage oils.

How I get my Essential Oils:

I add ground flaxseeds to m daily salad

I also add an omega oil to my salad dressing that contains: pumpkin, hemp, sesame, flax and evening primrose oils.

and in addition I supplement it with a capsule of Borage (Starflower) oil.

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