10/16/2026
For decades, media experts promoted a diet high in omega 6 fats that we now know is connected to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. 😔
Foods like corn, soybean, canola, and safflower were thought to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. But as we now know, they are commonly chemical-laden and rancid, carrying toxic free radicals that promote inflammation throughout the body.
Omega 3 fats, however, are linked with lowered inflammation, better brain function, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. 🧠 Omega 3 fatty acids are typically found in wild and grass-fed meats and whole fats like butter and lard.
Introducing processed seed, nut, and bean oils into our diet while reducing grass-fed and wild fats has resulted in Americans becoming deficient in essential omega 3 fats, while having way too many omega 6 fats on board.
🧐What does this imbalance of fatty acids
mean? An increased risk of:
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Inflammatory bowel syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Autoimmunity
- Mental health issues
While we do need some omega 6 fats in our diet, we need a higher ratio of omega 3 fats to keep inflammation in check. It's easy to get plenty of omega 6 fats in the American diet, so our focus needs to be on getting enough omega 3 fats. ✅
With the increasing evidence of inflammation-based chronic health issues today, it's important to reduce your risks for inflammation, and changing the fats you eat is one easy way to boost anti-inflammatory effects.
If you have concerns or questions regarding your diet, or your level of inflammation, contact our office for in-depth testing and guidance.
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