Healthy Fats Are Needed For Your Well-Being

By Kathryn Barry

Despite all the concerns about fat, your body requires a certain amount of fat in order to properly function. Healthy Fats are a combination of Saturated, Monounsaturated, and Polyunsaturated Fats.
Right now Americans are facing an overabundance of Omega 6 Fatty Acids and a severe shortage of Omega 3 Fatty Acids from consuming too much Omega-6 polyunsaturated fats.
Too Much Omega-6 Causes Health Problems

• Asthma
• Heart Disease
• Cancer
• Impaired Growth
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Weight Gain
• Learning Disorders
• Digestive Disorders
• Blood Clots
• Liver Damage
• Hyperactivity
• Sterility
• Violent Behavior

Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids must be kept preferably to a ratio of 1 to 1, instead of the "Now Norm" of 20 to 1 or even 50 to 1. Now this is a serious issue and can be resolved by increasing your Omega-3's and decreasing your Omega-6's.Another Serious Issue is Saturated Fats
We are being conditioned to stir clear away from these fats, yet your body depends on these Healthy Fats in order to flourish.
Why Your Body Needs Saturated Fats

• Your lungs can't work properly without an adequate supply of saturated fats
• Omega 3's need saturated fats to be used properly in your body
• Your kidneys function better with a saturated fat called myristic acid
• Hormones affect thousands of your bodily functions and require a certain amount of saturated fat to do their jobs
• Inflammation can be controlled with an adequate supply of saturated fats
• Your cells communicate better when your diet has this fat and your cell membranes should be made of about 50% saturated fat
• Saturated fats protect your liver from toxins like alcohol
• Calcium requires a certain percentage of saturated fat in order to be incorporated into your bones
• Your brain is mainly composed of fat and saturated fats play an important role

A great source of saturated fat is found in coconuts. Coconuts contain about 92% saturated fats and they are mainly in the form of medium chain triglycerides or medium chain fatty acids.Coconuts do not contain cholesterol and because of the special properties of their fatty acids, coconuts do not cause weight problems and coconut's healthy fats are actually used by your body for energy.
Coconut's Lauric Acid
Lauric acid is the most important and abundant fatty acid found in coconuts. This fatty acid is similar to the one found in mother's milk and they have similar health benefits.
Lauric acid is converted into Monolaurin which possesses antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. New born babies depend on the Monolaurin for their immune system development and their capacity to withstand infections. Lauric acid enhances the ability of your pancreas to secrete insulin and lauric acid also activates your thyroid which helps your metabolism.
Coconuts Help a Variety of Health Problems

• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• HIV & Cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Viruses such as Herpes and Hepatitis C
• Hemorrhoids
• Weight Management
• Immunity Problems
• Proper Digestion and Metabolism
• Kidney Problems
• Wrinkles and Age Spots
• Dandruff
• High Blood Pressure
• Parasites & Intestinal Worms
• Stress Relief
• Dental Care

My Favorite is Raw Coconut Cream! You can make your own if you have a Green Star Juicer and some good coconuts.

If you'd like more information on Omega 3's and Omega 6's go to Healthy Fats
For more information on the benefits of Coconuts go to Destination Healthy Foods

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